World Report: March 17, 2006 Vol. 11 Iss. 21

A Hoops Star Chats in Chinese

Yao Ming doesn't grant many interviews. But when he was asked for an interview in Chinese, he just couldn't say no. TFK Kid Reporter TRISHA MORRISON, who speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, spoke to the three-time NBA all-star in their shared language.

At 7 feet 5 inches, it's hard to imagine that anything intimidates Yao. But he says that he feels extra pressure to make China proud. "I used to be nervous, but I am getting used to it," he told Trisha. Read the full text of Trisha's interview with Yao at timeforkids.com/yao.