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Li Cunxin went to America with his Ballet troupe in 1981 as part of a cultural exchange program. During this trip, he defected to the United States, seeking asylum and the opportunity to pursue his ballet career. His journey is detailed in his autobiography, "Mao's Last Dancer."

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When was Cunxin Li born?

Cunxin Li was born in 1961, in Qingdao, Shandong, China.


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Li Cunxin was born on January 26, 1961.


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LI CUNXIN has written: 'MAO'S LAST DANCER'


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(in order from oldest youngest) 1. Cuncia 2.Cunyuan 3.Cunmano 3.Cunsang 4.Cunfar 5.Cunxin 6.Cungui (In China your first name is like your last name in America so the name Li is Cunxin's family name and Cunxin is his "first name")


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What are li cunxin's parents called?

His parents are called Li Tingfan and Li Reiqing


When did Li Cunxin marry Mary mckendrie?

1987


What is so special about Li Cunxin?

Li Cunxin was born in communist China and was trained as a dancer from the age 11. When he was 16 he was chosen to come to America and fell in love with the country. He later defected from china and became a dancing star. He eventually moved to Australia and has married and had 3 kids


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Li Cunxin, the Chinese-Australian former ballet dancer, stockbroker and current Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet, was born on 26th January 1961.


What was the hometown of Li Cunxin?

He is from the Li Commune which is near the city Qingdao. This is in the Shandong Province of China.


How did teacher Xiao inspire Li cunxin?

He told him inspirational stories, what ballet really is about, told him that he had to make extreme goals to achieve to be the best and mad li cunxin work really hard