Li Cunxin

Biography

TOPICS: BUSINESS, MOTIVATION

Remarkable man, remarkable story
Li Cunxin (pronounced “Lee Schwinsin”) is a remarkable man born of a remarkable story.

The inspirational author of the top selling book ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’, Li Cunxin has a fascinating life story. Born into bitter poverty in rural China and suffering the hardship of peasant life, Li Cunxin was offered one chance. The sixth of seven sons, Li Cunxin was raised to worship Mao Zedong, but began his life-changing journey at an early age. It could be the script for a Hollywood movie, but Li Cunxin’s unique story is all true.

Dedication and determination are the hallmarks of Li Cunxin’s life. As a child, Li Cunxin was taken from his parents to be trained in the art of ballet. Through hard work, competition, and suffering, he discovered opportunities undreamt of in rural China. Li Cunxin perfected his art and became Principal Dancer in the Beijing Ballet. In a twist of fate, he defected to the United States and was eventually rescued by the personal intervention of President George Bush Snr.

Li Cunxin’s impact on audiences is like very few other speakers. He will make your audience cry, he will hold them spellbound, he will make them laugh, and he will be mobbed when he finishes speaking. Li Cunxin’s inspirational story has to be heard.

Based in VIC – Travels everywhere