Studies in Japanese and Economics, University of Oxford. Formerly: Freelance Journalist, South Korea; Tokyo Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph, London. With The Economist: Africa Editor; Washington Correspondent; "Lexington" columnist; Global Business Editor; United States Editor. Currently: Foreign Editor. Author: Borderless Economics: Chinese Sea Turtles, Indian Fridges and the New Fruits of Global Capitalism, a book about how migration makes the world brainier; The Shackled Continent, a book about how Africa can prosper.