DASHAN

Relatively unknown in the West, Dashan is one of the most famous Western personalities in China's media industry, where he occupies a unique position as a foreign national who has become a domestic celebrity, largely through his repeated appearances on China Central Television since 1988..... Dashan served as Canada's Team Attaché during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and as Canada's Commissioner General for Expo 2010 in Shanghai. In 2006 he was inducted into the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour. In 2012 Dashan was named "Goodwill Ambassador to China" by Canada's Prime Minister.

Also known as: Dashan Incorporated