Li Zhenyu
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厉振羽
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Communication University of China;
Beijing Institute of Technology;
Tsinghua University High School
| occupation = Media executive, Journalist, Scholar
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Li Zhenyu ({{zh|t=厲振羽|s= 厉振羽|p=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.
Life and career
Li 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.{{Cite web|
url=https://www.pri.org/people/zhenyu-li|title=Zhenyu Li profile|website=Public Radio International}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.cuc.edu.cn/zcyw/8909.html|title=厉振羽校友研究成果入选全国对外传播理论研讨会|date=August 4, 2017|work=Communication University of China|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823120013/http://www.cuc.edu.cn/zcyw/8909.html|archive-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead}} name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://xyw.bit.edu.cn/xyfc/mtlgr/107029.htm|title=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|date=September 27, 2017|work=Beijing Institute of Technology}} 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.{{Cite news|url=http://xy.qhfz.edu.cn/xiaoyouxinwen/20170905/393.html|title=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|date=September 5, 2017|work=Tsinghua University|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042610/http://xy.qhfz.edu.cn/xiaoyouxinwen/20170905/393.html|archive-date=December 1, 2017|url-status=dead}} Dubbed as "a distinguished bilingual author and scholar" by the China Daily and "an internationally recognized independent commentator" by the GlobalPost,{{Cite news|url=https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-01-07/commentary-i-have-dream-chinese-dream|title=Commentary: I have a dream, a 'Chinese dream'|work=GlobalPost}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://opinion.china.com.cn/person_10394_1.html|title=厉振羽简介|website=China Internet Information Center|access-date=2017-11-21|archive-date=2019-06-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605075801/http://opinion.china.com.cn/person_10394_1.html|url-status=dead}} 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. His works have won national awards, and have been widely featured in a number of leading academic journals and major publications. Li is an outstanding alumni of the Communication University of China (CUC) and Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). He earned the Business English Certificate Higher from Cambridge University. 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.[http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200606/13/eng20060613_273636.html People's Daily Online profile][http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010-06/25/content_10025440.htm The Golden Journey to blossom], China Daily, June 25, 2010{{Cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/417518-sports-in-china-the-golden-journey-to-blossom|title=Golden Sports: The Golden Journey to Blossom|website=Bleacher Report}} He was one of the most sought-after bilingual sports and culture writers in China,[http://www.secondsout.com/columns/zhenyu-li SecondsOut.com profile]{{Cite web| url=http://www.boxingtimes.com/columns/2007/071004view_from_china.html|title=Zhenyu Li profile|website=The Boxing Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011105744/http://boxingtimes.com/columns/2007/071004view_from_china.html|archive-date=2007-10-11|url-status=dead}} 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).{{Cite web|url=http://2008.cn.yahoo.com/olym_zhuanjia_lizhenyu/index.html|title=厉振羽简介|website=Yahoo China|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080816054146/http://2008.cn.yahoo.com/olym_zhuanjia_lizhenyu/index.html|archive-date=2008-08-16|url-status=dead}}
Personal
Li 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.chinafile.com/contributors/li-shengjiao|title=Li Shengjiao profile|website=ChinaFile}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/life/2017-07/07/content_30032178.htm|title=Rediscovering a Chinese legend: The untold wartime tale of Dr Li Linsi|date=July 7, 2017|work=China Daily}} 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. He is a direct descendant of Li E (厉鹗), a leader of the Qing Dynasty poetry.{{Cite web|url=http://culture.people.com.cn/GB/40473/40474/15019153.html|title=七律·欣闻西湖入遗佳音|website=People's Daily}}{{Cite web|url=http://culture.people.com.cn/GB/87423/10153409.html|title=欣逢己丑国庆60年兼记阅兵游行盛典七律三首|website=People's Daily}}
Li is a former professional violinist who has won national recognition.{{Cite web|title=厉振羽同志简介|date=October 20, 2006|website=People's Daily Online}} He was also an amateur athlete specializing in long-distance running.
References
External links
- [http://english.people.com.cn/zhuanti/Zhuanti_482.html Zhenyu Li's sports column on People's Daily Online]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20170825012722/http://column.chinadaily.com.cn/person.php?sid=276 Zhenyu Li's column on China Daily Online]
- [http://www.secondsout.com/columns/Zhenyu-Li Zhenyu Li's column on SecondsOut.com]
- [http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=search&opt=search_proceed&nnet_author=1&nnet_catid=-&search_conjunction=AND&keywords=Wmhlbnl1IExp&page=1 Zhenyu Li's column on BoxingScene.com]
- [http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-author.php?author=102 Zhenyu Li's column on TheSweetScience.com]
- [http://2008.cn.yahoo.com/olym_zhuanjia_lizhenyu/index.html Zhenyu Li's Olympic column on Yahoo China]
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