Liam Bates (Chinese name Li Mu, 李牧) is currently a student of Chinese language and culture at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Liam is a performer of traditional Chinese arts, MC, film-maker and travel-enthusiast. He has backpacked extensively throughout China and was a finalist in the 2009 World Chinese competition for foreign university students. Liam’s goal is to help bridge the gap between Chinese and Western cultures and thinking.
Liam has recently appeared on:
Zhejiang Daily, Xinhua and numerous other Chinese news services - 2009/2010
Chinese Consulate to Vancouver’s Chinese Singing Competition, MC - October 2009
China’s Next Generation, presentation at Webster University Geneva - September 2009
GenevaLunch, news story - August 2009
China News Service – August 2009
Hunan TV, 8th Chinese Bridge Competition – July 2009
Maple Magazine (cover story) – June 2009
Radio Canada International - March 2009
UBC Chinese Students and Scholars Association Spring Festival Celebrations, MC - February 2009
UBC Spring Festival Celebrations, MC - February 2009