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Dashan first rose to fame performing xiangsheng, a traditional form of Chinese comic dialogue, while attending Beijing University in 1988. Dashan still makes appearances during the holiday season to perform comedic skits, but more as a hobby than a profession.

In recent years Dashan has become better known for his educational programs in both English and Chinese. Recent programs include "Dashan's Adventures" and "Travel in Chinese". Books, videos and CD-ROM's for both programs are sold in bookstores across China. A series of "Uncle Dashan" children's books are also available.

Dashan is one of the top freelance television hosts in China. In high demand for programs with an international theme, Dashan also hosts many live events for corporations, government agencies and other organizations.

Dashan also appears in advertising campaigns and serves as a public spokesperson for various commercial and non-profit interests, both Chinese and international.

While many foreign nationals appear on television in China, none have reached the celebrity status of a "household name" like Dashan, nor do they work in such a broad range of fields. Dashan is truly one of a kind.

When he's not working in China, Dashan lives quietly and anonymously with his wife and two children in Toronto, Canada.

In 1998,the 20th anniversary of China's reform and opening, New Weekly Magazine chose Dashan as one of the "Outstanding People of the Past 20 Years";
In 1999, University of Toronto selected Dashan as one of
"100 Alumni Who Shaped the Century";
That same year, TIME Magazine selected Dashan as one of the
"Leaders for the 21st Century";
In 2004, Dashan was chosen as one of ten "Outstanding Youth of Beijing". This marks the first time a foreign national has received this award, one of the highest honours granted by the Beijing authorities.