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Li Yueru was born in Shanxi, People's Republic of China on March 28, 1999. Li Yueru is a basketball player. The age as of 2026 is 27.
My Take
What strikes me about Li Yueru is the sheer nerve it takes to leave a thriving career in China and test yourself in the WNBA, where every possession is contested by the best in the world. Being drafted and then actually carving out minutes overseas, while still anchoring the Chinese national team, is no small feat for a player operating across languages and basketball cultures. I have a soft spot for athletes who bet on themselves abroad rather than staying comfortable at home, and Li belongs squarely in that camp. She is the kind of competitor I find easy to root for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Li Yueru
- Name (Japanese)
- 李月汝
- Born
- March 28, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Shanxi, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%20Yueru
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E6%9C%88%E6%B1%9D
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q34635844
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Li Yueru born?
Born March 28, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Li Yueru from?
Li Yueru is from Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
What does Li Yueru do?
Li Yueru works as basketball player.
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