Yao Ming, Deng Yaping and Bian Jianxin, the Paralympic weightlifting champion, were selected for the junior middle school edition of New Concept English, and their photos were shown in the first lesson. According to the teaching content of the course, students should complete the translation of English short sentences according to the age and birthplace of the stars listed in the book. So there is Yao Ming in the textbook.

Yao Ming, male, Han nationality, without party affiliation, 1980 was born in Xuhui District, Shanghai on September 6th. Originally from Zhenze Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. He is a former professional basketball player in China. He is currently the president of Asian Basketball Federation, the president of China Basketball Association and the president and general manager of China Professional Federation.