Cui Yongyuan
Chinese former news anchor and journalist
Born
February 20th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
China
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Born in 1963, a prominent figure in Chinese broadcasting, gained fame as a host for the evening news program on China Central Television (CCTV). Established a reputation for a calm and authoritative presentation style. Transitioned to become an influential commentator and media entrepreneur. Actively engaged in various cultural and social issues, becoming a voice in discussions surrounding media censorship and public transparency.
Anchored the CCTV evening news
Authored several works on media and education
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