Li Cunxin boasts an illustrious ballet career, and in recognition of his dedication, he has been honored with the keys to the city.

Li Cunxin is best known as the inspiration behind ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ but has more recently been serving as the Artistic Director for the Queensland Ballet.

Mr. Cunxin told Peter Gleeson on Drive, “I’m just feeling so humbled and very surprised to be honest, I think people are making way too much fuss about me and what I’ve done, I’ve simply done something I truly love…”

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