Advertisement

Advertisement

TOPIC

/ people

Melania Trump

Related Topics:

Melania Trump

The latest news on Melania Trump, the wife of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th US president.

Born

26 Apr 1970

Industry

Politics

Job Title

Politician

US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump walk with China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Photo: Reuters

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Peng Liyuan’s English takes the spotlight in exchange with Melania Trump

Video of Chinese and US first ladies goes viral in China as education experts debate the importance of English for students.

8 minutes agovideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

‘Deep respect’: analysts weigh in on Trump’s red carpet welcome for Xi

24 Sep 2026 - 10:41AMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump renew acquaintance as Xi arrives in US

24 Sep 2026 - 7:06AMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

All you need to know about a state visit, as US rolls out red carpet for Xi

On these grand occasions, which aim to strengthen relationships between countries, it’s more than just pomp and pageantry involved.

24 Sep 2026 - 8:45AMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump take part in a welcome ceremony for Trump outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during his state visit to China on May 14, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

2026 Xi-Trump summits

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projects glamour and soft power on world stage

Xi Jinping’s wife is a famous singer and an important presence as she accompanies her husband on state visits.

23 Sep 2026 - 5:28PMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

US, China need nuclear-style AI safeguards, congressman says before Xi summit

Top Democrat on the House China committee calls for international inspections of leading AI laboratories and a ban on self-improving systems.

22 Sep 2026 - 6:56AMvideocam

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

2026 Xi-Trump summits

First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi

Three-day itinerary from September 23 to 25 will feature extensive ceremonial honours along with dedicated cultural exchanges and events.

22 Sep 2026 - 12:19AMvideocam

From left, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump before a state dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on April 6, 2017. Photo: AP

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’

Officials outline a two-couple White House state visit, confirming AI, rare earths and US car market access are on the agenda.

19 Sep 2026 - 8:33PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as guest list takes shape

US president says White House seats about 125 guests, while Chinese executives facing scrutiny in the US are considered for Xi’s delegation.

19 Sep 2026 - 7:10AMvideocam

Natalie Harp, Trump’s ‘human printer’, in spotlight after decoy plane incident

The 35-year-old aide was one of the few people who accompanied the US president on a secret flight out of Turkey.

19 Aug 2026 - 11:29AM

White House aide Natalie Harp disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on August 9. Photo: AP

‘Show must go on,’ Trump tells press gala 3 months after assassination attempt

Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping.

25 Jul 2026 - 12:30PMvideocam

The US president donned a Trump 2028 cap during the speech. Photo: AP

Artificial intelligence

Pair charged in US under new law for creating AI celebrity porn

Arrests mark some of the earliest prosecutions under the Take It Down Act as the US cracks down on explicit ‘deepfakes’.

22 May 2026 - 11:02AM

SCMP Highlights

Sanction-proofing China’s C919, AI deepfakes in Singapore: 7 highlights

From China’s message to Trump at the Temple of Heaven to a viral sushi parasite clip from Hong Kong, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

15 May 2026 - 1:00PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China

The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’.

14 May 2026 - 10:03PMvideocam

Eric and Lara Trump walk off Air Force One upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | US first lady not travelling to China with Trump

Melania Trump skipping Beijing trip as US president heads to China alone for first state visit since 2017.

13 May 2026 - 10:29AMvideocam

US first lady Melania Trump and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan hold up Chinese calligraphy written by students at Banchang Primary School in Beijing on November 9, 2017. Photo: AP

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Melania, Rush Hour director returns to China with Trump’s delegation

Sources close to the filmmaker say he will be working on preparations for latest sequel of Rush Hour action-comedy franchise.

12 May 2026 - 9:40PMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

What to expect from this week’s Trump 2.0 visit to Beijing

Nearly a decade after his first-term visit, Trump returns to Beijing amid tensions over tariffs, Taiwan and tech rivalry.

11 May 2026 - 9:15AMvideocam

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Why King Charles’ ‘Trump bell’ gift amuses Chinese internet users

The king’s present – which came just days after the third assassination attempt on Trump – is a Chinese homophone for ‘attending the dying’.

30 Apr 2026 - 4:23PMvideocam

King Charles gives a state dinner speech at the White House on April 28, with the ship’s bell bearing the inscription “Trump 1944” to his right. Photo: AP

Trump’s FCC orders review of ABC licences after Kimmel’s ‘expectant widow’ joke

The comedian had made the comment about US first lady Melania just days before Saturday’s shooting incident.

29 Apr 2026 - 3:49AMvideocam

King Charles promotes US-UK bond before Congress at a time of deep divisions

British monarch urges US to reject isolationism in a landmark speech during a state visit aimed at repairing ties.

29 Apr 2026 - 2:51PM

King Charles III

UK king begins historic US state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions

The monarch’s four-day visit comes as relations remain strained between Donald Trump and the UK government.

28 Apr 2026 - 5:01PM

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House. Photo: AFP

Trump demands firing of Kimmel over ‘expectant widow’ joke

Late-night TV host made a morbid joke about first lady Melania Trump days before the Washington gala shooting.

28 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM

President Donald Trump has called on ABC to immediately fire late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Photo: AFP

King Charles III

King Charles’ state visit to US to go on as planned after shooting

King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are due to arrive on Monday for a four-day state visit.

27 Apr 2026 - 11:09AMvideocam

King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift

The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.

15 Apr 2026 - 2:01PMvideocam

Video | Melania Trump blasts ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

10 Apr 2026 - 11:43AM

U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

‘Never been friends’: Melania Trump criticises Epstein ‘lies’ in address

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

10 Apr 2026 - 1:16PMvideocam

US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks about Jeffrey Epstein at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump sets new China visit date as Iran war stokes economic risks

The US president now plans to visit China in mid-May as the war on Iran hits his poll ratings and Chinese manufacturers.

26 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

US-China relations

Trump-Xi summit: US announces new dates in May

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will also host Chinese leader in Washington later this year.

30 Mar 2026 - 11:59AMvideocam

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement