Sina.com.cn, had a blog post which showed an interview with Miss Li Bing Bing during her trip to Copenhagen to participate in the Climate Change Summit. At some points she reads her speech which she presented in English and shows that learning English is not the easiest thing to do. This is a pretty candid look at what it took for Miss Li and her group to participate in such an important event. Enjoy.
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Video of Li Bingbing at the COP15 Climate Change Summit
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Li Bingbing and the Importance of the Wind Power Plants in Copenhagen
Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Bingbing visits the offshore wind power plant. Netease Special Chen Yu Photo
Copenhagen offshore wind power plant enormous fans which dwarf the nearby ships. Netease Special Chen Yu Photo
Copenhagen offshore wind power plant looks very spectacular. Netease Special Chen Yu Photo
Bingbing introduce staff to the situation in Copenhagen for the offshore wind power plant. Netease Special Chen Yu Photo
It is almost something out of a movie only it is real: people working together to make a difference. According to Sina.com.cn, the first leg of Miss Li Bingbing’s trip to Copenhagen began with her visit to the city’s offshore power plant (Middelgrunden Off-Shore Wind Farm). The temperatures were below zero and Miss Li could feel the strong force of the wind power plant’s windmills.
Miss Li and her party took a ferry from Copenhagen New Pier to the sea. The trip took about an hour to get to the plant. As the weather was rather windy after the a bout of rain all the people present could feel the strong force of the plant’s windmills. “According to today’s cold experience, here is indeed the best place to build a wind power plant, ” Miss Li said. “wind power [works better than] solar power [with an strategically appointed location] can run 24 hours a day and it is completely clean energy.”
Built in 2001 the Copenhagen wind power plant is one of four major offshore wind farms. It is located on the sea a few kilometers away from downtown Copenhagen. Its fans are connected through underwater cables three to five kilometers away to the Ammar (Amager) power plants which has the transformer. At this time there are twenty 2,000 Kilowatt windmills offshore which supply 25% of Copenhagen’s electricity. With its advanced wind power technology Copenhagen recently announced that it will be the world’s first “zero carbon” city by 2050. By 2030, the Danish wind power system could provide half of the country’s electricity needs.
The entire morning was spent at the wind power plant and after leaving around 2pm, Miss Li is quoted as saying, “This is indeed a very memorable experience.” NetEase and Miss Li were on the same boat as 2007 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Stephen H Schneider who authored the IPCC’s “Climate Change 2007″ report. In the following days Miss Li worked with NetEase and other online friends to help share what she saw and heard in Copenhagen.
When one thinks about how much good such technology is already doing in Copenhagen it makes a great deal of sense that the Climate Change Summit would be held there. It is also tremendously impressive and inspiring to know that there are people in the world community like Miss Li who are actively searching for solutions to help the world at large. It should give us all pause to realize that if we put our minds together we can find solutions to help protect the world.
Li Bingbing at the Award Ceremony for Former President Clinton
Friday, December 18th, 2009
According to this post found on Sina.com.cn, Miss Li Bingbing was one of the presenters at the Award Ceremony for Former President Bill Clinton held yesterday, December 17th, 2009. That night ushered in Winter’s first snow for the city of Copenhagen and the temperature dropped to minus seven degrees Celsius. However the lights out ceremony still drew more than a million people in attendance. Due to the uncertainty of security issues caused by the snow, both President Bill Clinton and United Nation Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, arrived at the scene but were unable to accept the awards in person.
Given the level of enthusiasm and celebration it is reported that it was easy for Miss Li to forget about the cold weather. “It reminds me [of being] in Beijing in March at this year’s “Earth Hour…” she is quoted as saying. While five children representing the five continents were brought in — each with one of the shoulin lanterns — there were thousands of children whom have expressed their good wishes to the politicians whom have participated in this Climate Change conference. Miss Li was invited to read a special blessing from the Chinese children. It goes like this: “The Earth is our common home. We love our green home.”
Li Bingbing Interviewed in Copenhagen Video
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
A rare treat: Miss Li Bingbing is interviewed in Copenhagen along with other actors and speaks in English for the sake of the Interviewer. Given the impromptu nature of the interview Miss Li does an admirable job in answering the interviewer’s questions which only raises our own high esteem for Miss Li. Enjoy.
New pictures of Li Bing Bing in Copenhagen
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
New pictures of Miss Li Bingbing at the Climate Change Summit have been added to the gallery. Enjoy.
Li Bingbing in Copenhagen where over 1000 protestors march
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Miss Li Bingbing demostrates much concern and understanding as she listens to a protester outside the Bella Center in Copenhagen where the Climate Change Summit is taking place. Seeing these pictures it is hard not to be impressed by Miss Li’s actions and makes one realize how deeply committed Miss Li is to the environmental cause. The following information was gleaned from a blog post on Sina.com.cn.
On the morning of December 16th in Copenhagen, a large scale protest and demonstration breaks out again in front of the Bella Center where the United Nations Climate Change Summit is being held. Thousands of protesters began to rally as the doors opened leaving police little choice but to drive the protesters away with tear gas and batons. Incident results in about 250 arrests. Li Bingbing was on hand as a media reporter taking in the event.
At 10:00AM thousands of protesters standing hand-in-hand shouted their slogan for climate equity and gradually surrounded the venue. Lead by their leader’s speech the protesters would collective count down with a loud “3 2 1″ which could be heard around the Bella Center. Police used batons to prevent some of the protesters from breaking through the line which caused a great deal of resentment amongst the demonstrators resulting in a chaotic scene.
Last weekend it was a different sort of scene mainly because the NGO groups think they have been treated unfairly. At the climate conference this week entrance to the Bella center has been restricted to heads of state. The original NGO members now need to apply for a special permit in order to enter the venue while media and other members of the delegations do not. This has lead to about three quarters of the NGO being shut out of the Summit leading to a great deal of dissatisfaction.
Bingbing Li arrived outside the Bella Center to talk with the protesters. One protester shared with Miss Li that “the number of participants from the NGO is constantly being reduced. It is import that there is an agreement to reduce carbon emissions. The (national negotiators) must [come to an agreement that is] fair, ambition[ous] and legally binding.” Miss Li expressed her understanding and support of this fact. “Every person has the obligation to promote environmental protection and rights. I as well as everyone else in the world [have to promote] progress of climate negotiations, so that the General Assembly [can]… reach an agreement in Copenhagen.”
In fact the organization cites human causes as a reason for the alleged delay in the General Assembly’s negotiation process. Transportation within a one mile radius of the Bella Center has been shut down including the Mon Bella Center subway station which has forced all media and even the negotiators to walk the two kilometers to reach the venue entrance. Given the traffic restrictions it has also forced the participants to queue outside for four or five hours. Additionally it has been snowing hard in Copenhagen with the temperature dropping below zero, causing many of the participants to complain. Under such pressure hot water has been served to the participants while they wait.
Li Bingbing interviewed at the Climate Change Summit VIDEO
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Miss Li Bingbing was interviewed in a series called, Inside Cop15, and she makes some good points that the Summit is already a success based on the amount of attention that this event is having where people around the world are beginning to really take notice about the importance of the environment. Miss Li’s responses are dubbed into English so that others non-Chinese speaking viewers will understand.
Li Bingbing gives an outdoor presentation at the Climate Change Summit
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Another picture of Miss Li Bingbing at the Climate Change Summit was found on the following Sina.com.cn blog. In the picture Miss Li gives an outdoor speech in English. Miss Li’s brief but brilliant speech won much praise from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Cao. When asked about the United States’ and China’s climate issues, Miss Li stated:
…both developed and developing countries need to assume “responsibility for climate change,” developed countries have a responsibility to help developing countries to promote energy-saving emission reduction process, as a global citizen, regardless of race, color, regardless of faith, each of us has an obligation to try to change the Earth’s environment, because this is our common home!
Later at the Community Environmental Organization (NGO)-sponsored dinner, Miss Li received the ”China’s contribution to environmental protection elite” award.
Li Bingbing at the Climate Change Summit braves minus 13 degree weather
Monday, December 14th, 2009
The ever impressive Miss Li Bingbing makes minus 13 degree weather look like fun. Her enthusiasm and dedication at the Climate Change Summit has been inspiring to say the least and has taken her to locations where the weather is so cold that she and her team had to dress up like dumplings. However Miss Li proves to be quite a trooper. Undaunted she still manages to do her part to promote environmental protection. The following pictures are from a blogger on sina. Enjoy.
An update about Miss Li’s outdoor report
During the whirlwind of activities Miss Li had time to give her report to the China Central Television in minus 13 degree weather, braving the weather onboard their rocking ship which caused an enormous amount of seasickness amongst the members.
However Miss Li demonstrated unwavering commitment to her duty as a freelance journalist for the China Central Television and First Financial. What should have been one to two takes of her report soon became ten takes due to the rocking boat. However Miss Li remained undaunted and took ten takes (for a total of forty minutes) in the subzero weather in order to get her report right. Additionally she met with 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Stephen Schneider, and was interviewed by a New York Times reporter who dubbed Miss Li as “China’s most beautiful green card.”
Li Bingbing in Copenhagen
Monday, December 14th, 2009
According to one blogger on Sina.com.cn, Miss Li Bingbing took time to visit an offshore wind plant in Copenhagen. As a major advocate of environmental projection Miss Li has demonstrated an amazing passion and commitment in her efforts to spread the word about environmental change. Hopefully her efforts will serve as an example to inspire others around the world to start thinking green.
An update about Miss Li’s outdoor report
During the whirlwind of activities Miss Li had time to give her report to the China Central Television in minus 13 degree weather, braving the weather onboard their rocking ship which caused an enormous amount of seasickness amongst the members.
However Miss Li demonstrated unwavering commitment to her duty as a freelance journalist for the China Central Television and First Financial. What should have been one to two takes of her report soon became ten takes due to the rocking boat. However Miss Li remained undaunted and took ten takes (for a total of forty minutes) in the subzero weather in order to get her report right. Additionally she met with 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Stephen Schneider, and was interviewed by a New York Times reporter who dubbed Miss Li as “China’s most beautiful green card.”
Li Bingbing arrives in Copenhagen for the Climate Change Summit
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Sina.com.cn just released a story that Miss Li Bingbing and a group of ten people have arrived in Copenhagen after a 13 hour flight. As the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Global Ambassador and the only Asian actor to participate in this event, Miss Li’s arrival has generated a lot of attention with the media and with environmental groups around the world. Because Miss Li will be giving a bilingual presentation in both Chinese and English she has been very busy working on her English pronunciation throughout her flight. As a result the travel time just (no pun intended) flew by for Miss Li.
Once she arrived she was invited to the World Wildlife Foundation’s booth to accept Asian media interviews. When asked about the travel time Miss Li responded explaining how this was her first time participating in such a world summit. Unlike the International Film Festivals where she had participated hundreds of times before, she mentioned that she did feel a bit stressed and a bit nervous because she would normally not stay up so late and was uncertain as to whether there is be in impact to her performance due to jet lag. Her presentation will involve turning off the lights for an hour as she narrates. Throughout her trip she spent her time reading environmental books and practicing her English skills to make the best presentation and representation for China.
Li Bingbing and pupils paint paper lanterns to be sent as gifts at the summit
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
According to Sina.com.cn, in anticipation of her participation at the United Nations’ Climate Change Summit (being held in Copenhagen, Denmark), Miss Li has been in a whirlwind preparing for the event. She left today, December 12th, for a six-day visit. While there she will be doing her part by setting good examples such as riding a bicycle in Copenhagen’s streets instead of using gas-powered vehicles and using environmentally safe clothing. Part of the itinerary will involve listening to a speech by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, interviews with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Interestingly enough it has become known that Miss Li will be the only Asian actor representing at the Summit.
It is Miss Li’s wish to spread the news to others about the importance of environmental protection and it has been learned that Miss Li has been planning three special gifts for the General Assembly: First, she will be presenting paper lantern gifts made by children from the five continents. “These lanterns are filled with children’s paintings about their hopes for the future for the planet.” Secondly, Miss Li is bringing brought some green handkerchiefs to present to the climate negotiations in Copenhagen officials. The third gift is unique: a bio degradable credit card which will be issued as China’s first “green card” — all in line with the environmental requirements. Miss Li will be participating with the foreign dignitaries at the conference to demonstrate China’s environmental contribution.
Australia’s ABC network dubs Li Bingbing a “green warrior” for her environment work
Friday, December 11th, 2009
As anticipation grows for the Climate Change Summit in Copenhangen, the world begins to take notice of one of China’s most prominent celebrities, Li Bingbing, who has been taking up the cause of spreading awareness about environmental issues. Stephen McDonell from Australia’a ABC channel, reports from Beijing about how Miss Li has become a “green warrior” for the cause of saving the environment. Below are some excerpts of McDonell’s interview with Miss Li.
STEPHEN MCDONELL: Chinese starlet Li Bingbing is known throughout Asia for her at times sexy, on-screen characters.
But this mega-famous actress has taken on a new roll – that of trying to convince the people of China of the need for action on global climate.
Li Bingbing told Saturday AM that changes to the environment in Wuchang where she grew up have led her to speak out.
LI BINGBING (Translated): I spent my childhood in China’s Northeast. At the time the temperature was minus 32 degrees during the Spring Festival.
The snow was very deep. Sometimes we couldn’t even open the doors because they were blocked by the thick snow. Now the weather isn’t as cold as it used to get; you can feel it.
STEPHEN MCDONELL: Li Bingbing is going to Copenhagen next week to promote her climate campaign.
Since the World’s political figures are finding it hard to achieve a breakthrough there I asked her what she thought she could achieve as an actress.
LI BINGBING (Translated): Yes I’m an actress and a celebrity. As a public figure, with my actions, I want to use my influence to make more people aware of this issue and make them participate in the campaign.
I believe with this conference we can at least push the World’s citizens to act. I think the most important thing is that people are paying attention to the issue. We need to stop neglecting it or it will only lead to worse consequences.
STEPHEN MCDONELL: China wants the West to shoulder more of the burden of reducing global carbon emissions.
Beijing argues that it needs to maintain its current rate of economic growth to keep millions of people out of poverty, and that the United States, Australia and Europe have already had their chance to develop industrially.
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Li Bingbing says she’s optimistic about fixing the Word’s climate problems even if the Copenhagen Conference fails.
LI BINGBING (Translated): Maybe my generation or the younger generation won’t see a bright future on climate change before we pass away. But I think since we are given a life we should shoulder responsibilities for the World’s future.”
STEPHEN MCDONELL: But in China, like elsewhere, to bring about major change on energy production and consumption is at the very least an uphill battle.
You can read the full transcript and listen to the audio news clip by going to this address at ABC.net.au, Chinese starlet turns green warrior.
Li Bingbing named Ambassador for Climate Change project
Monday, December 7th, 2009
According to ChinaDaily.com.cn’s video, Miss Li was named Ambassador for the “Million Forest Project” on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, to kick off the planting of millions sea-buckthorn trees in the Northwest part of China. For 5 yuan (about $0.75 USD) one can adopt a tree and donate the tree to the farmers in the area. Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, representing The Climate Group, was on hand to present Miss Li with the certificate. Both Blair and Miss Li gave speeches.
Some points worth noting:
According to scientists, one tree can absorb up to 1.66 kg of CO2 in one year and Li Bingbing donated 10,000 yuan to the project to eliminate the CO2 that is produced by her taking airplanes in 2009.