Yao Ming, Liu Xiang among 250 Global Leaders
(CRIENGLISH.com)
Updated: 2007-01-19 08:54
Yao
Ming. | Chinese NBA player Yao Ming and world
110-meter hurdles record-holder Liu Xiang are the two sports stars among the 22
Chinese chosen for this year's list of 250 Global Young Leaders by the
Geneva-based World Economic Forum.
Liu
Xiang. | Some of the other Chinese in the list
include Ding Lei, CEO of portal website NetEase, Bai Yansong, a well known news
anchor and commentator from China Central Television, and Golden Lion-winning
director Jia Zhangke.
A 34-member selection committee selected young leaders from various fields
based on their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential
to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
The Young Global Leaders 2007 includes business leaders, as well as leaders
from governments, academia, media and society at large from nearly 70 countries.
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