Li Zhenyu (simplified Chinese: 厉振羽; traditional Chinese: 厲振羽; pinyin: Lì Zhènyǔ), born in Beijing, China, is a Chinese media executive, bilingual columnist and distinguished scholar who gained recognition from Chinese central leadership. He was one of the most sought-after bilingual sports and culture writers in China.
Li Zhenyu 厉振羽 | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge; Communication University of China; Beijing Institute of Technology; Tsinghua University High School |
| Occupation(s) | Media executive, Journalist, Scholar |
| Title | Chief editor, People's Daily Online |
| Father | Li Shengjiao (厉声教) |
| Family | The Li family |
Life and career
editLi Zhenyu is editor-in-chief at the People's Daily Online and founding producer/host of the Elite Talk show, one of China's flagship English-language interview programs on China's business and finance.[1][2][3]
Covering China's business scene for over a decade, Li has been invited as a contributing columnist and guest commentator for such publications as Yahoo, China Daily, Global Times, CCTV News, China Radio International and Beijing Review, among others. His works have also been featured in a variety of mainstream publications worldwide, such as the Time Warner Cable, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NBC News, The Washington Post, GlobalPost, ESPN, Eurosport, Newsday, The Guardian, Reuters, ANSA, Times of India, etc.[1][2][4]
Dubbed as "a distinguished bilingual author and scholar" by the China Daily and "an internationally recognized independent commentator" by the GlobalPost,[5] Li has won multiple major awards in media and journalism. His works have gained recognition from Chinese central leadership and were translated into 17 languages.[2][4][6]
As a renowned bilingual author, scholar and expert on media and communication, Li was invited to join the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW), China Science Writers Association (CSWA), International Communication Association (ICA) and International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). He has served as a special academic reviewer for the ICA.[1][2][4] His works have won national awards, and have been widely featured in a number of leading academic journals and major publications.[2][4]
Li is an outstanding alumni of the Communication University of China (CUC) and Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT).[2][3] He earned the Business English Certificate Higher from Cambridge University.[1]
The son of the prominent Chinese diplomat Li Shengjiao, Li Zhenyu followed in his father's footsteps and turned himself into a cross-cultural messenger.[7][8][9] He was one of the most sought-after bilingual sports and culture writers in China,[10][11] whose columns have been featured on the official website of the People's Daily, magazine sections of the People's Daily, Beijing Review, Global Times, China Daily, CRI English, Yahoo China, etc. Li had also been a contributing columnist for such international trade publications as TheSweetScience.com, SecondsOut.com, The Boxing Times, BoxingScene.com and MaxBoxing.com, among others. He was a member of the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Organization (WBO) certified boxing referee and a member of the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO).[12]
Personal
editLi Zhenyu is a member of the Li family. He is the son of Li Shengjiao (厉声教), an influential diplomat and jurist of the PRC, and the grandson of Dr. Li Linsi (厉麟似), a distinguished scholar and diplomat in modern China.[7][9][13][14] His great-grandfather Li Liangyu (厉良玉) was a Qing Dynasty official and renowned artist who co-founded the Xiling Society of Seal Arts.[14] He is a direct descendant of Li E (厉鹗), a leader of the Qing Dynasty poetry.[15][16]
Li is a former professional violinist who has won national recognition.[17] He was also an amateur athlete specializing in long-distance running.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Zhenyu Li profile". Public Radio International.
- ^ a b c d e f "厉振羽校友研究成果入选全国对外传播理论研讨会". Communication University of China. August 4, 2017. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017.
- ^ a b "厉振羽校友的研究成果连续第二次入选国家外宣领域最高端学术会议". Beijing Institute of Technology. September 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "清华附中校友厉振羽实践研究成果连续第二次入选国家外宣领域最高端学术会议". Tsinghua University. September 5, 2017. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017.
- ^ "Commentary: I have a dream, a 'Chinese dream'". GlobalPost.
- ^ "厉振羽简介". China Internet Information Center. Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
- ^ a b c People's Daily Online profile
- ^ The Golden Journey to blossom, China Daily, June 25, 2010
- ^ a b "Golden Sports: The Golden Journey to Blossom". Bleacher Report.
- ^ SecondsOut.com profile
- ^ "Zhenyu Li profile". The Boxing Times. Archived from the original on 2007-10-11.
- ^ "厉振羽简介". Yahoo China. Archived from the original on 2008-08-16.
- ^ "Li Shengjiao profile". ChinaFile.
- ^ a b "Rediscovering a Chinese legend: The untold wartime tale of Dr Li Linsi". China Daily. July 7, 2017.
- ^ "七律·欣闻西湖入遗佳音". People's Daily.
- ^ "欣逢己丑国庆60年兼记阅兵游行盛典七律三首". People's Daily.
- ^ "厉振羽同志简介". People's Daily Online. October 20, 2006.
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