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Journalist takes the time

Swiss watchmaker Blancpain recently announced its collaboration with Chinese journalist Wu Xiaobo (center). The brand's vice president and marketing director Alain Delamuraz has appointed him Blancpain Culture Ambassador. Wu, a journalism graduate from Fudan University, is one of the best-known financial reporters in the country. He is also the publisher of Blue Lion, a publishing house founded in 2002 devoted to financial books. Wu has also been awarded the title of China Youth Leader by the influential magazine Southern People Weekly. Blancpain has expanded its collaboration with various important persons in the Chinese cultural industry, including Liang Wendao, social commentator from Phoenix TV, and Feng Yuanzheng, famous TV series and theater actor.

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