Bai Yansong

Bai Yansong (August 20, 1968 -) was born in Hailar City, Hulunbuir League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and is of half Mongolian descent. He is a Chinese journalist, news commentator, host and writer who works for China Central Television. Member of the 12th and 13th CPPCC National Committee. Since September 2019, he has also served as Vice President of the Red Cross Society of China. In 1993, Bai Yansong participated in the establishment of the CCTV news magazine program "Eastern Time and Space" and launched the sub-column "Son of the East". In 1997, he successively participated in live television broadcasts of major events such as the return of Hong Kong and the closure of the Three Gorges Dam. In 1999, he participated in the live broadcast of Macau's return to China and the broadcast of the 50th anniversary of the National Day. In 2000, he was awarded the title of "Top Ten Outstanding Young People in China". In 2003, he began hosting the news channel's special news program "Newsweek". In 2009, he won the "Discourse Hosting Stars Association Annual Lifetime Achievement Award". In 2010, he won the "Excellent Announcer Host" award. In 2012, he served as the commentator for the opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympics. In 2016, he won the CCTV Top Ten Outstanding Announcers and Hosts Award.