Arjun Kharpal is CNBC’s Senior Technology Correspondent, based in London. He was previously based in Guangzhou, China where he relocated in 2018 to open up CNBC’s bureau.

Arjun writes and presents extensively on the global technology industry, delivering a deeper focus on China tech stories and enhancing CNBC’s editorial presence across the Greater Bay area. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in technology, from Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang to Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei. He has reported from some of the most important events in the world, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and CNBC’s flagship tech retreat East Tech West in Nansha, Guangzhou.