Biographies

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Born in Yangdu, Langya. Married to Huang Yue Ying, daughter of Huang Cheng Yan.
====Zhu Ge Liang was a chancellor of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He is often recognized as the greatest and most accomplished strategist of his era. Zhu Ge was believed to be the inventor of mantou, the landmine and a mysterious but efficient automatic transportation device initially used for grain. He wrote the //Thirty-Six Stratagems//, and //Mastering the Art of War.//====

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Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, one of the most influential thinkers in Chinese history and quite possibly the greatest teacher of all time. Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism, a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture. He revolutionized education in China 2,500 years ago.

Yao Ming
Yao Ming is considered to be one of the world’s best basketball players. Ming is a professional basketball player of the NBA. He is currently the tallest player in the NBA at 7 ft 6 in. Yao Ming is one of China's best-known athletes and he has been the richest celebrity in China for five straight years. Yao Ming is considered to be one of the best in the NBA. Yao debuted in the Chinese Basketball Association as a presumably shorter 17-year old.

Gong Li
Gong Li is an excellent Chinese film actress who represents Chinese actresses all over the world and is credited with helping bring Chinese cinema to Europe and the United States. She won the Best Actress Award at the 49th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Chinese mainland actress to win an international award. She was named one of the world's 50 most beautiful women by People. Her performance in Hollywood movies like Miami Vice and Hannibal Rising established Gong Li status as an international star.

Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo is a London-based luxury fashion designer best known for his extravagant hand-made women's shoes. With an annual turnover of £85.6 million and 50 shops worldwide, Jimmy Choo is one of the most successful luxury brands ever, one of the most recognized footwear brands. Choo continues to inspire budding shoemakers and fashion designers around the world.

Dalai Lama
The name ‘Dalai Lama’ is one of the most. famous, most recognized names in the world, as iconic as Nelson Mandela or Gandhi. Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people according to Tibetan Buddhism. He is famous for his worldwide messages of peace and non-violence and for his skill in weaving together East and West. As one of the most beloved visionary spiritual leaders of our age, millions of people turn to the Dalai Lama for inspiration.

Gong Li
Gong Li is an outstanding Chinese film actress who represents Chinese actresses all over the world and is credited with helping bring Chinese cinema to Europe and the United States. She won the Best Actress Award at the 49th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Chinese mainland actress to win an international award. The Chinese natural beauty was named one of the world's 50 most beautiful women by People. Her performance in Hollywood movies like Miami Vice and Hannibal Rising established Gong Li status as an international star.

Aixinjueluo Puyi, the last emperor
Puyi was the last Emperor of China between 1908 and 1924. He reigned till the Chinese Revolution. Puyi’s abdication was a symbol of the end of a long era in China. His life has been the feature of several books and was portrayed also in Bernardo Bertolucci's film The Last Emperor which is considered to be a plausible portrayal of his life.

Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong was a Chinese revolutionary warfare strategist, poet, political theorist, and leader of the Chinese Revolution. He was the architect and founding father of the People's Republic of China from its establishment in 1949, and held authoritarian control over the nation until his death in 1976.

Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu was one of the famous people of ancient China who is considered to be the father of Chinese Taoism. Taoism is an ancient philosophy that advocates living a simple life. He is said to have lived in the 6th century BC, according to ancient Chinese history.

Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee is widely considered to be the greatest martial artist of the 20th century. His films, especially the last performance in Enter the Dragon, elevated the by-then traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level, and artists like Jackie Chan and Chuck Norris have been able to work from this platform. He was married to Linda Emery, with whom he had a daughter, Shannon Lee, and a son, Brandon Lee. Brandon also became a martial artist and an actor.

Liza Wang
Liza Wang is an accomplished diva, actress and performer in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Liza has gained almost legendary status for her efforts not merely in entertainment but also a proven goodhearted person with a heart for social works and improving the lives in rural China and many other areas.

Jet Li
Jet li is a Chinese martial artist, actor, film producer, wushu champion, and international film star who was born in Beijing. He has made many movies in Hong Kong over the years. His first appearance in Hollywood was in Lethal Weapon 4 as a villain. His first leading role in a Hollywood movie was in Romeo Must Die.