Yao Ming courts new role

The former basketball star shoots a goal for responsible drinking in mini movie. Sun Xiaochen reports.

China's tallest entrepreneur, basketball club owner and political adviser now has put on a new hat, as designated driver.

Yao Ming, the 2.26-meter hoops icon who in various roles has maintained his influence off the court after retiring in 2011, has taken another challenge by starring in a mini movie to promote responsible drinking.