Chinese Famous Names Starting with Letter B

In June 1974, Thin Lizzy were auditioning for a new guitarist and a try-out for Robertson was arrang

In June 1974, Thin Lizzy were auditioning for a new guitarist and a try-out for Robertson was arranged. Aged 18, Robertson was taken on - and with Scott Gorham on the other lead guitar, formulated the twin-guitar harmony that made Thin Lizzy one of the most influential "guitar bands" in the music industry. During his time in the band Thin Lizzy scaled the heights of success, releasing albums such as Jailbreak, Johnny the Fox, Bad Reputation and Live and Dangerous. In 1978 Robertson finally left the band for good, after reportedly being fired twice; he was replaced by guitarist Gary Moore whom he incidentally replaced in 1974.

Is a Chinese-American composer, conductor, and pianist. He has lived in the United States since 1982

Is a Chinese-American composer, conductor, and pianist. He has lived in the United States since 1982 and is on faculty at the University of Michigan. In 1999, the White House commissioned Sheng to compose a piece to honor the Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at a state dinner hosted by President Bill Clinton. In November 2001, Sheng received a MacArthur Fellowship. Sheng is the New York City Ballet's first composer in residence.

She was born in Taipei, and was "discovered" in 1972 by a film producer, and first appeared in many

She was born in Taipei, and was "discovered" in 1972 by a film producer, and first appeared in many Taiwanese romance films based on the novels of Qiong Yao, also known as Chiung Yao. She later switched over to making movies in Hong Kong. At the height of her popularity she was arguably one of the most sought after actresses in the Chinese film industry. She starred in more than 100 movies[citation needed].

A geneticist at the University of Chicago. He is also the founder of the Center for Stem Cell Biolog

A geneticist at the University of Chicago. He is also the founder of the Center for Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering at Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. His previous research specialized in human genetics and evolutionary genetics, especially human sex chromosome evolution and the genetic basis that underlies the dramatic evolutionary changes of the human brain. Lahn's current research interests include stem cell biology and epigenetics. His research on the microcephalin gene led to a hypothesis that Neanderthals may have contributed to the recent development of the human brain.[1] His claim that variants of two brain size genes might have been favored by natural selection in the recent human history has provoked controversy.[2]

Was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor and the founder of

Was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor and the founder of the Jeet Kune Do combat philosophy, widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the twentieth century and a cultural icon.[1] He was the father of actor Brandon Lee and of actress Shannon Lee.

Is a Hong Kong solicitor and politician. He is the chairman of the moderate Association for Democrac

Is a Hong Kong solicitor and politician. He is the chairman of the moderate Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood and an elected member of Kowloon City District Council (2008 - 2011) representing the Kai Tak constituency.

Is a left-handed pitcher for the Chinese national baseball team.

Is a left-handed pitcher for the Chinese national baseball team.

Was a prolific Chinese film director and screenwriter active between the 1920s and the 1960s. He is

Was a prolific Chinese film director and screenwriter active between the 1920s and the 1960s. He is also known by his Cantonese name, Baak Maan Chong, and his English name, Richard Poh. He was born in Anhui.As the war with Japan intensified Bu made several films with subtle patriotic themes, most notably 1939's Mulan Joins the Army. Once Japanese control over Shanghai was complete, however, Bu was eventually forced to make several propaganda films for the occupiers, notably 1942's Eternity. After the war, he was ostracized by his colleagues for these films, causing him to move to Hong Kong in 1948 where he continued to make films until his retirement

Is a Chinese Super Grandmaster-chess player.

Is a Chinese Super Grandmaster-chess player.

Is a composer, pianist, and conductor.She holds a B.A. degree in piano performance from the Chinese

Is a composer, pianist, and conductor.She holds a B.A. degree in piano performance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1976). She obtained a scholarship from the University of California at San Diego, where she studied composition with Bernard Rands, Robert Erickson, Roger Reynolds, and Pauline Oliveros, earning a Ph.D. in 1981.In 1981, she was invited to join the music faculty of the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, where she taught until 1986. She has also served as the Jean MacDuff Vaux Composer-in-Residence at Mills College in Oakland, California, and in 1997 she served as a visiting professor of composition at Yale University and at Bennington College in Vermont.

Was a political leader in Xinjiang, China during the 20th century.He was released by Wu Zhongxin, th

Was a political leader in Xinjiang, China during the 20th century.He was released by Wu Zhongxin, the Chinese Nationalist official who replaced Sheng Shicai. In 1946, Burhan became the vice-chairman of a provincial coalition government formed between the Chinese Nationalists and the revolutionaries who had founded the Second East Turkestan Republic (Second ETR) in the "Three Districts".

Is an actor who was born in Manchester, England "because my mother happened to be there" but was rai

Is an actor who was born in Manchester, England "because my mother happened to be there" but was raised in Shanghai between the ages of ten months and seventeen years.