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Cantopop star Leon Lai tells a Beijing press conference of his trip to southwest China to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.
"Since I was appointed goodwill ambassador for UNICEF I've never had to think about the next move. Whenever the charity calls me up I'm ready to act," Hong Kong Cantopop idol Leon Lai said at a press conference in Beijing, January 29, 2010.
Lai had just finished a three day tour to take the message of safe sex and HIV/AIDS prevention to Longling, a remote county in southwest China near the border with Myanmar. The tour was part of the "Local Action for Rural Children" (LARC) project, launched by UNICEF in 2006. The project aims to reduce poverty and improve access to social services for vulnerable women and children in 20 of China's poorest counties.
The HIV/AIDS situation in Longling is serious. Infections in 2009 were up 15 percent over the previous year. UNICEF says unsafe sexual practices by young migrant workers returning home and cross-border marriages are common causes of infection.
Lai, UNICEF's first Chinese international goodwill ambassador, visited families that have infected members, learnt about living conditions in the villages, talked with infected children, and took part in activities to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Cantopop star Leon Lai talks to women in Longling County in southwest China, about their living conditions. [UNICEF]
"I've been to many poor areas in China as well as many other countries such as Brazil, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania. What strikes me most forcefully is that people all over the world are the same, apart from the color of their skin. People suffering from HIV/AIDS need our help. Above all they need access to information about the disease," said Lai.
"I was very happy to see young people in Longling discussing HIV/AIDS prevention so naturally. They talked about safe sex in a relaxed way that really made me hopeful," he added.
"Leon's visit helps to convey the message that HIV/AIDS in China is not someone else's problem anymore. It is everyone's concern." said David McLoughlin, UNICEF China Deputy Representative.
UNICEF has targeted its safe sex message particularly at young people who have left school or quit school early. In Longling, 60 percent of this key at-risk group has been educated on 10 key facts about HIV/AIDS. More than 9,000 residents of Longling's 18 villages have attended 83 community mobilization workshops.
UNICEF has been working with the Chinese government since 1979 to support child health and nutrition, provide clean water, sanitation and quality basic education for all boys and girls, and to protect children from violence, exploitation, and HIV/AIDS.
source: China.org.cn (1/2/2010) |
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salam leon... wei, aku baru taw wujudnye page ni ko tau... huahua... ko xmo post ape2 lg ke psl die? siyes aku nak bc lagi.... plspls... |
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lama betul thread nih.......... |
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Baru le iolz tahu Leon Lai dah kawen ghupanye...
waktu sekolah dulu, mmg giler sesangat dgn 4 Heavenly Kings ni |
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The rumors of divorce between 45-year-old Leon Lai (黎明) and his 32-year-old wife Gaile Lok (樂基兒) have been spreading like a wild fire. Gaile was rumored to have fallen for another man. Photos emerged in which Gaile was seen riding on her new boyfriend’s motorcycle. Sprawled on a bed, Gaile’s photo even revealed her underwear briefs, indicating the intimacy she had with the mysterious man and finally show evidence of the end of the marriage with Leon.
Since Gaile reportedly had a miscarriage earlier this year, her divorce rumors with Leon have been nonstop. Possessing a great figure and a pretty face, Gaile also possessed a wild streak and easy flirtatious attitude with men. Earlier, Gaile was once again linked to former boyfriend, Ray Ng (吳承浚). Although Gaile admitted to investing money in opening a Mexican restaurant with Ray, she drew the line at romantic speculations
The identity of Gaile’s new boyfriend from New Zealand, Cuz, finally emerged with the publication of a scandalous photo of Gaile in her underwear. Gaile reportedly left her husband behind one month ago while vacationing in Bali with her new love. Cuz even uploaded a few photos on Instagram, in which Gaile laid on a bed with her underwear peeking out from her dress. The photo caption said that she was his “homie.”
However, Cuz’s Instagram account is now closed and the pictures have been removed.
It was reported that Gaile and Leon have already filed for divorce. Leon felt deeply hurt and hid from everyone in his hometown, Beijing. He is too embarrassed and hurt to give a statement about the divorce. It was also reported Leon had tried very hard to save the marriage with multi-million dollar gifts, but the four-year marriage is now over.
While Gaile insisted on the divorce, she did not wish to embarrass Leon any further. In an agreement with Leon, Gaile reportedly agreed not to unilaterally comment on the status of her marriage publicly
source: http://www.bmw-sg.com |
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