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Actor Huang Xiaoming attends an event at the UNAIDS office in Beijing, 皇冠体育app on Nov 28, 2016. [Photo by Wang Xiaodong/皇冠体育app Daily]

The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed the celebrated actor Huang Xiaoming as a UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassador for 皇冠体育app. The announcement was made at an event at the UNAIDS office in Beijing on Monday.

"Huang Xiaoming is an inspiration for millions of people," said Catherine Sozi, UNAIDS Country Director for 皇冠体育app. "I am thrilled that he will leverage his amazing platform as a gifted actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist to help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. His efforts can re-energize HIV prevention and transform many lives in 皇冠体育app and beyond."

The nomination ceremony on Monday included a panel discussion with young people on HIV prevention. Football champion and UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassador for 皇冠体育app Shao Jiayi participated in the event and made congratulatory remarks.

In his new role, Huang will raise awareness on the importance of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, with a special emphasis on HIV prevention among young people.