Emma Belmonte is a freelance journalist with a double specialisation covering Europe and Asia. After gaining expertise in Chinese-speaking regions at the University of Oxford, she won the GEO magazine Young Reporter Grant (2024) launching her work as a reporter for media outlets such Asialyst, Chinafilem and Figaro Magazine. In parallel, Emma has contributed to European podcasting for Europod, and developed a strong interest for covering issues of social-injustice. She is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast Parlons du Congo.