The World Economic Forum has selected James Chau, UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassador for China and television personality, to join its Forum of Young Global Leaders.
The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a community of young leaders from around the world who contribute fresh thinking, multi stakeholder engagement and dynamic new ways of collaborating to develop solutions to complex global issues. The 900 Young Global Leaders are already successful and accomplished in their own fields. They join a broad community of other young leaders who commit both their time and talent to have a positive impact on global challenges.
As the main anchor for 10 years for China Central Television’s (CCTV’s) English Channel, Mr Chau has reported on key global events and development issues. He is currently Special Contributor to CCTV News and a columnist with the Huffington Post. He is also active across social media, with a following of 1.7 million on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo.
Since his appointment in 2009, Mr Chau has used television and digital media platforms to help support people living with and affected by HIV.
