Jin Xing is a world-renowned modern dancer, choreographer, and one of the most prominent transgender women in China. A former colonel in the People's Liberation Army, she underwent gender-affirming surgery in 1995, a groundbreaking event in Chinese public life at the time.
"I am a person who creates miracles. My existence itself is a statement."
Impact
As the founder of the Jin Xing Dance Theatre, she revolutionized modern dance in China. Beyond the stage, her transition and subsequent success as a legendary TV host and public figure have challenged traditional gender norms in Chinese society. Her visibility has provided immense courage to the transgender community, proving that one can live authentically and achieve immense professional success.