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Chai Jing

Journalist and Environmental Activist Chai Jing

Profession: Journalist and Environmental Activist

Nationality:
China
Chinese

Biography: Formerly an investigative reporter and TV host for China Central Television, Jing is best known for her self-financed documentary "Under the Dome" about air pollution in China.

The documentary was viewed over 150 million times and sparked widespread discussion on Chinese environmental policy and pollution in the country.

The film was removed by Communist Party censors four days after its release. Air pollution remains a major unresolved issue in China.

Born: January 1, 1976
Birthplace: Linfen, Shanxi, China
Age: 48 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn


Historical Events

  • 2015-03-03 "Under the Dome" a documentary on pollution in China by Chai Jing has been viewed over 150 million times in 3 days on Tencent

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