Jing Yidan
Chinese television host (1955–2026)
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Jing Yidan (Chinese: 敬一丹; pinyin: Jìng Yīdān; 27 April 1955 – 13 September 2026) was a Chinese television host.[1] She won China's Golden Mike Award in 1993, 1995 and 1997. She was the vice-president of the China Association of Radio and Television and was a delegate to the 9th National People's Congress.[2]
Jing Yidan | |
|---|---|
敬一丹 | |
| Born | 27 April 1955 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
| Died | 13 September 2026 (aged 71) |
| Education | Communication University of China |
| Occupation | Host |
| Years active | 1979–2015 |
| Known for | Focus Report |
| Television | China Central Television (CCTV) |
| Spouse |
Wang Zimu (m. 1985) |
| Awards | Golden Mike Award 1993 Golden Mike Award 1995 Golden Mike Award 1997 |
Biography
Jing Yidan was born in April 1955 in Harbin, Heilongjiang.[1] During the Down to the Countryside Movement, she worked in countryside as a Sent-down youth. After the Cultural Revolution, she returned to Heilongjiang.[1] After graduating from Communication University of China in 1979 she was assigned to Long Guang as a news anchor.[1]
Jing Yidan joined the China Central Television in 1988, she hosted Focus Report and Oriental Horizon.[1]
Works
Awards
- 1993 Golden Mike Award
- 1995 Golden Mike Award
- 1997 Golden Mike Award[4]
Personal life
In October 1985, Jing Yidan was married to Wang Zimu (王梓木), who was a graduate of Tsinghua University.[5]
On 13 September 2026, her family released a notice of death, stating that Jing Yidan had been treated for cerebral hemorrhage in both Harbin and Beijing in June 2026 and died on the same day.[6]