Overseasidol.com — On May 28, a seemingly ordinary civil service interview in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region took an unexpected turn when a candidate revealed that their interview question was about none other than actor Li Xian’s bird photography a topic that swiftly went viral across Chinese social media platforms.
The candidate shared their surprise online, stating that the interview question revolved around Li Xian’s recent bird photography during the seasonal migration.
Within hours, the phrase “Li Xian takes pictures of birds” skyrocketed to the top of Weibo’s trending list, igniting widespread discussion.
On May 29, a journalist from Jimu News contacted the Hohhot Municipal Civil Service Exam Center to confirm the unusual exam topic.
Officials responded that exam questions are confidential and issued uniformly across the region, hence they couldn’t verify specific content or comment further.
According to a memory-based version of the question circulating online, it went something like this.
“As bird migration season begins, many places in China have become prime bird-watching spots.
A masked celebrity has recently taken vivid photos of water birds in a public park, drawing significant attention.
This trend inspired many to capture their own hometown’s ecological beauty. What are your thoughts on this phenomenon?,”.
Study materials released by various civil service prep organizations have also referenced this exact scenario, with Li Xian’s name clearly mentioned, further fueling the buzz.
Online users expressed both surprise and admiration, calling it “refreshing” to see celebrity influence and environmental awareness brought into official exam discussions.
Li Xian is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to bird photography.
Back in April, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a feature article praising the actor’s efforts, even dubbing him the “Ambassador of Flora and Fauna”.
His enthusiasm for nature photography helped popularize locations like Yuyuantan Park in Beijing, turning them into viral topics.
