Li Shengjiao

Li Shengjiao (simplified Chinese: 厉声教; traditional Chinese: 厲聲教; pinyin: Lì Shēngjiào), is a former senior Chinese diplomat, scholar, bilingual author, former Nanjing sports star and an expert on the I Ching.

In his 40-year career as a diplomat, Li served as Counselor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Deputy Consul General of China in Toronto and senior researcher at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, among others.

He has been recognized as an expert on the International Law of the Sea and China's territory and border issues, and was praised and received two times by the first Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai for his contribution to these issues.

A guest professor of Nanjing University, Li is a columnist for The Huffington Post, China Daily and other major publications, weighing in on international affairs, international business and U.S.-China issues.

Li Shengjiao is a descendant of Li E, a famous Qing Dynasty Chinese poet and scholar. His father is Li Linsi, a distinguished scholar in modern China.

Li was once an all-around sports star in his youth, excelling in soccer, basketball, the 100 meters and table tennis. A former footballer in the Nanjing municipal soccer team, Li represented the city of Nanjing to attend multiple games on national level during his college years in Nanjing University. He was the coach of the basketball team of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and table tennis champion of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.