The “The News Person of the Year” is a special prize awarded by them to recognize innovation, peacemaking, dedication and professionalism of such personalities.   

Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Beijing Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku was among the nine Ambassadors who were selected for the year 2016.  Ambassador Kodituwakku has been a frequent presence in print, social and electronic media including two interviews recently in Chinese medium People’s Daily which has nine million copies circulation and globally viewed CCTV.

The annual award ceremony was held recently followed by a Gala Dinner at the National Convention Center in Beijing.