At this time when people throughout the world are looking for reasons to stay positive amidst the economic downturn in the global economy, it is important to remember that sometimes the strongest force we have are our beliefs. They can lift us, sustain us, help us endure that which we believe can not endure, give us hope and an inner strength to continue despite the greatest of odds.

Our dreams can do that. Our convictions can make this happen. And our love and passion can enoble us, strengthen us and help us move forward. But on top of that comes the need to believe in ourselves and to realize that all dreams are attainable.

This last part is something that is accomplished through the selfless autobiography that Li Bingbing has provided explaining her humble origins, her growth from a young girl in China, the heartbreaks, setbacks, lessons and continuing struggles that took her from a state of awkward youth to one of the leading stars in Asia. Best of success, Miss Li!

These pictures are from Sina.com.cn and more can be found in our galeries section.

Bingbing Li in Los Angeles, CA, on January 7th, 2009, Source: Sina.com.cn.

Li Bingbing looking enchanting as usual.

Our Translation (please pardon any inaccuracies):

On November 27th, China and South Korea conducted the “Dream2Kids” charity event in Seoul, Korea. Li Bingbing was present as China’s cultural exchange ambassador speaking on behalf of the Chinese entertainers who participated in this activity, collecting the donations for the children in the Wenchuan disaster area. On hand were 30 of South Korean’s own well-known entertainers who expressed compassion for the disaster victims. Is understood that the funds will be going to help children in need who reside in the disaster area but also serves as a “new years gift” to those children.

The South Korean government officials arrived on the scene to express their support in this endeavor. Li Bingbing’s appearance as cultural ambassador was met with great attendance and she expressed her deepest thanks. Recently Miss Li has been participating in a series of charitable activities, one after the other, especially focused on showing the loving concern for the children’s health and welfare. This event she also donated a band new handbag valued at 10,000 Yuan to start the auction. New Years is drawing near and Miss Li Bingbing hopes through her own efforts to find practical solutions for the needs for these children. For instance, computers, toys, books, and so on. More important than the size of the donation is the amount of attention that can be generated around the plight of these children who desperately need support. At the time of writing this article the auction had reached 2,000,000 Renminbi ($292,946 U.S. dollars).

What is fascinating is how Miss Li’s become the Chinese cultural figure to watch as far as projecting that very classy fashion sensibilities. We like what we see and know that as Miss Li continues to project such impeccable taste it can only help pave way for other young stars in China.