She attended the meeting in her capacity as a journalist.
Tips
culture
身份证 (shēnfènzhèng, ID card) is essential in China — needed for train tickets, hotels, banking, and more. Every citizen gets one at age 16. The number is 18 digits long.
usage
身份 can mean both literal identity (who someone is) and social role/capacity (以...身份 = in the capacity of...). 身份证 is the most common compound.
