I am an Australian-born, Shanghai-based writer who has been covering China's economy, consumers, travel, fashion, art and design scene for the best part of a decade. Before coming to China, I worked as a producer on Australia's then highest-rating nightly current affairs program, and since relocating to Shanghai, have written for top publications from all over the world. I am particularly interested in the rise of China's middle class and this demographic's growing importance, not only within China, but as global consumers.