Susan Li
Susan Li | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1985 China |
| Occupation | Television journalist |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Television journalism, business correspondence |
Susan Li (born May 1, 1985) is a television journalist affiliated with the American network Fox Business Network.
Early life and education
Born in China and raised in Toronto, Canada, Li was inspired by her mother, a single immigrant parent. She obtained a degree in economics from the University of Toronto.
CBC
Li started her career at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, working as an associate producer and freelance reporter for both radio and television.
Bloomberg Television
In 2006, Li joined Bloomberg Television where she became the host of the channel’s inaugural primetime Asia-Pacific news program, Asia Business Tonight. By 2010, she was anchoring Bloomberg Edge and Morning Call, covering Asian market openings, interviewing business leaders, and reporting on global developments. She also presented Asia Stars, primarily filmed aboard Hong Kong's Star Ferry, and co-hosted Asia Edge, which featured comprehensive interviews and detailed coverage.
Li earned a nomination for Best News Anchor at the Asian Television Awards in 2008. Her program First Up received the Best News Programme award in 2012, with Li receiving a “Highly Commended” mention as Best Anchor.
As part of Bloomberg International’s worldwide platform, Li conducted interviews with influential figures including Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, Baidu CEO Robin Li, author Malcolm Gladwell, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and casino magnate Steve Wynn. She reported on significant events such as the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Shanghai World Expo, the Chinese stock bubble of 2007, and the 2008 financial crisis.
CNBC Asia
In 2014, Li moved to CNBC Asia where she co-anchored Asia Squawk Box and hosted First Class, CNBC International's luxury travel series. During the 2014 APEC Summit in Beijing, she moderated a dialogue between Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama. Under her co-hosting, Asia Squawk Box secured Best News Program at the 2015 Asian Television Awards. At the Asian Development Bank meeting in May 2014, she interviewed prominent financial figures such as Indian Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda. Li also reported from the World Economic Forum in Davos.
CNBC Europe
In September 2015, Li transitioned to CNBC’s London-based sister channel, co-anchoring Worldwide Exchange alongside Wilfred Frost until December 2015. Broadcasting from London and various locations across Asia and Europe, she broadened her market coverage.
CNBC
Beginning January 2016, Li worked as a correspondent and relief anchor for CNBC in New York. Throughout this period, she interviewed notable personalities such as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, as well as prominent figures from business and entertainment including Robert De Niro, chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and actor Jet Li. She left CNBC in August 2017.
FOX Business
Li joined Fox Business in April 2018 as a business correspondent. She has interviewed top executives like Apple CEO Tim Cook, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Airbnb founder Brian Chesky, and Binance billionaire Changpeng Zhao during the fallout from the FTX collapse. In December 2022, her Twitter account was briefly suspended amid Elon Musk's platform-wide bans but was subsequently restored. Additionally, she actively advocates against escalating anti-Asian violence through media channels.
Awards
- Awarded Best Anchor at the 17th Asian Television Awards for hosting "First Up with Susan Li"