Cichen Shen
APAC Editor
Based in Hong Kong, Cichen Shen is the APAC Editor for Lloyd’s List. He is responsible for steering the APAC editorial team and covering a wide range of maritime sectors, from shipbuilding and ship finance to logistics and regulations.
Previously Lloyd's List's China Editor, Cichen is a consistent provider of first-hand news and insights about the country’s fast-changing maritime industry and its influence on world trading patterns.
Outside of shipping, Cichen is a fan of literature and is working on his first novel-- a love story derived from fragments of dreams.
Prior to his roles at Lloyd’s List, Cichen worked as a reporter for China’s Caijing Magazine in Beijing and was a local producer for US National Public Radio (NPR) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), while based in Shanghai.
Latest From Cichen Shen
CSSC expects surge in profits as major merger deal nears completion
CSSC Holdings and CSIC Ltd, which hold most of CSSC’s subsidiary yards, have won clearance from Shanghai Stock Exchange to become one company
Shanghai port group leadership changes hands as chairman Gu Jinshan resigns
New president Song Xiaodong takes over the top leadership role on an interim basis
Taiwan carriers book strong June but face murky outlook on volatile tariff situation
With tariff uncertainties and trade tensions rising again, the outlook for the second half of 2025 remains highly unpredictable
Eleven sea robberies in Singapore Strait in one week raise concerns of record year
Sea robberies in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore have surged, with latest incidents bringing this year’s total to 90 and raising concerns 2025 could surpass previous records
Eleven sea robberies in Singapore Strait in one week raises concerns over record-high year
While most cases remain low in severity, enhanced patrols and vigilance are urged to prevent further escalation
Taiwanese shipbuilders caught in Beijing's cross-straits export controls
CSBC says the impact is minor, but Chinese shipbuilding experts suggest the ban could potentially raise building costs for Taiwanese yards