Laurent Ban, veteran of French musicals, on his deep connection with China

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Many fans of musicals in China are already familiar with the name Laurent Ban, to the extent that he has already been given the nickname Lao Hang Ban, or "frequent flyer" in Chinese. This is a fitting tribute, as the actor often travels between China and France. Since he first visited the country in 2007, Ban has made no fewer than 20 follow-up trips. He is now touring the country with the French musical sensation "Don Juan." Shen Li caught up with the artist in Beijing to hear him speak about his special connection with China and why he believes musicals are the best way of touching people's hearts despite the cultural barriers between them. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv