Hu Xijin

Hu Xijin (April 7, 1960 -), also known as Shan Renping, was born in Beijing. He is a media personality, Internet celebrity, and member of the Communist Party of China. He graduated from the School of International Relations of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and received a master's degree in Russian literature from Beijing Foreign Studies University. He once served as a war correspondent for the People's Daily, editor-in-chief of the Global Times and a director of People's Daily Online Co., Ltd., and is currently a special commentator for the Global Times.