A long-term resident of Beijing, Gert Holmgaard Nielsen worked as a journalist and photographer in China from 2003 to 2009. During this period, he worked for a range of media outlets, including as radio correspondent for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation for several years. Today, he teaches Mandarin Chinese at a business school in Copenhagen.
Books by this author

Walking a Tight Rope
- First Western book viewing Chinese human rights issues solely from a Chinese perspective.
- Gives voice to nine Chinese human rights defenders, describing their challenges, setbacks and progress.
- Richly illustrated