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Peng Liyuan

Peng Liyuan

Peng Liyuan is a popular Chinese folk music and opera singer and the wife of Chinese president, Xi Jinping. A native of Yuncheng County, Shandong, Peng was a finalist at the First National TV Chinese Vocal Contest and is best known for works including People from Our Village and On the Plains of Hope.

Born

20 Nov 1962

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Wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping

last updated:

7 October, 2024

Peng Liyuan talks to students at the Macau Museum. Photo: Xinhua

Greater Bay Area: News & Politics

China’s first lady calls on Macau students to embrace heritage, serve country

Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, is accompanying Chinese leader on visit to Macau to celebrate 25th anniversary of handover.

19 Dec 2024 - 9:43PM

Malaysian king vows to work with China to keep peace in South China Sea

21 Sep 2024 - 3:50PMvideocam

US-China relations

Not quite Mar-a-Lago as Xi breaks the ice with Biden, 6 years after Trump summit

17 Nov 2023 - 2:53AMvideocam

Opinion | History will be kind to the meticulous and curious Jiang Zemin

He was an unexpected choice as leader, and not especially popular among elites and intellectuals right after stepping down. But as more learn of his professional leadership and intellectual curiosity, Jiang is winning fans

6 Dec 2022 - 2:28PM

Mourners pay a last tribute to former Chinese president Jiang Zemin outside the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong on December 4. Photo: Elson Li

Peng Liyuan joins diplomatic whirl in first overseas trip since pandemic

President Xi Jinping’s wife attended events held alongside last week’s G20 and Apec summits in what was seen as an effort to show a more friendly side of China.

21 Nov 2022 - 10:51PMvideocam

Chinese, Indonesian first ladies watch a folk music performance in Beijing

Peng Liyuan hosts her counterpart Iriana Joko Widodo during display of soft power, describing the nations as ‘important neighbours’ and saying ‘music knows no borders’.

27 Jul 2022 - 5:00PMvideocam

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Editorial | China-Japan relations require greater care

The absence of a Beijing official at the funeral of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe was a telling reminder of the strained ties between the two countries

15 Jul 2022 - 11:18PMvideocam

People offer flowers at an altar set up at Tokyo’s Zojoji temple, ahead of the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Photo: Kyodo

Hong Kong at 25

A look at the unprecedented security blanket thrown around Hong Kong for Xi’s visit

All law enforcement agencies have been mobilised to protect Xi and his entourage during two-day visit to mark handover anniversary.

1 Jul 2022 - 1:29PM

Hong Kong at 25

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan charms young Hong Kong opera performers

She watched Cantonese opera rehearsals and had ‘warm chats with the actors and members of the performance troupe’.

1 Jul 2022 - 12:13AM

Hong Kong at 25

Lockdowns, a lion dance and red carpet: how Hong Kong welcomed Xi

Barricades deployed near Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai; officers patrol area ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival.

30 Jun 2022 - 11:48PMvideocam

Hong Kong rolls out the red carpet to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong at 25

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan to join Xi Jinping in Hong Kong this week

She is likely to visit the Xiqu Centre for Chinese opera after arriving on Thursday, says government source.

29 Jun 2022 - 5:40PM

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan is expected to join Chinese President Xi Jinping on his visit to Hong Kong this week. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Tianjin Juilliard School reception stirs hope of greater China-US harmony

Outpost of famed New York performing arts conservatory started operating last year but recent inauguration praises US-China cultural exchange.

1 Nov 2021 - 10:28PMvideocam

Power dressing for the palace: what first ladies wore to meet the queen

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11 Jun 2021 - 9:59AM

Meet Princess Norodom Pongsoriya, the beautiful Gen Z Cambodian royal

Recognised at home and in China for her beauty and brains, this young member of Cambodia’s much revered but low-key royal family is starting to make her mark

23 Jul 2020 - 12:52PM

Princess Pongsoriya of Cambodia, who completed her study in China, is part of a new generation of Cambodian royals. Photo: Instagram@royalducambodge

Fashion diplomacy

Spending habits of China’s self-made female billionaires

Out of 184 self-made female billionaires in the world, 78 per cent are from China, and Chinese women are purchasing suits by Dior, Chloé and Celine for the workplace

2 Nov 2019 - 12:00PM

Out of 184 self-made female billionaires in the world, 78 per cent are from China, and they are buying luxury designer brands such as Dior, Chloe and Celine. Photo: Sina

From Trump to Lam – dissecting the style statements of 6 women in politics

Dissecting the wardrobes of women in seats of power, whether it’s the wives of leaders or those in the hot seat themselves, is a favourite pastime of the public

4 Oct 2019 - 10:13AM

People’s Republic of China at 70

China’s National Day celebrations end with fireworks, singing and dancing

Filmmaker Zhang Yimou oversees gala show in Beijing, with more than 60,000 people from all walks of life taking centre stage.

2 Oct 2019 - 3:41AM

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What’s in a name? A lot, if it links a car magnate to China’s president

17 Oct 2018 - 9:18PMvideocam

When Kim Jong-un’s wife and China first lady meet in Beijing

Ri Sol-ju and Peng Liyuan both steal the spotlight during North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s two-day visit to Beijing

6 Jun 2019 - 7:25PM

How China’s first lady Peng Liyuan plays a pivotal role in Beijing’s push for soft power

26 Mar 2018 - 7:38PM

Juilliard honours China’s first lady Peng Liyuan with doctorate

12 Dec 2017 - 2:55PMvideocam

Peng Liyuan (2nd left), folk singing soprano and wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives her honorary doctorate from New York’s Juilliard School at a ceremony in Beijing on December 6. Photo: China Conservatory of Music

Melania Trump takes fashion diplomacy to new lengths in China

13 Nov 2017 - 3:30PMvideocam

Melania Trump, wife of the US president, and Peng Liyuan, wife of China’s president, arrive for a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Fashion diplomacy

Six signature ways China’s first lady fashions diplomacy

14 May 2018 - 11:22AM

HK handover 20th anniversary

Peng Liyuan allows Carrie Lam to reign in fashion stakes

2 Jul 2017 - 12:03AM

HK handover 20th anniversary

Elegant ‘Auntie Peng’ charms her young audience at kindergarten

30 Jun 2017 - 12:19AMvideocam

Peng Liyuan kisses a pupil after receiving a sounvenir, much to the delight of Regina Leung Tong Ching-yee (back, right), wife of Hong Kong Chief Execurtive Leung Chun-ying and principal Lee Ming-chu. Photo: ISD

Celebrity style

China’s first lady fashions diplomacy with signature looks

4 Jul 2017 - 3:11PM

Chinese president Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan have arrived in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of the city’s handover to China. We take a look at Peng’s favourite looks and statement pieces

HK handover 20th anniversary

Peng Liyuan to add a dash of glamour to Hong Kong visit

27 Jun 2017 - 12:51PM

China’s first lady re-elected to writers, artists body

5 Dec 2016 - 10:48PM

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