12 May 2020
- RSIS
- Media Mentions
- Mrs Xi Jinping: China’s New Source of Soft Power?
Mrs Xi Jinping: China’s New Source of Soft Power?
Known first as a folk singer and later as China’s first lady, Peng Liyuan has always been a mainland media darling. Widely viewed as China’s most high-profile political spouse since Jiang Qing, the late wife of revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, the 52-year-old is seen playing a crucial role in the Asian economic giant’s public diplomacy. “The attention was her own making. Most Chinese knew her even before she became the first lady. While she is less well known among the younger generation, people above 30 years old surely know her,” said Dr Li Mingjiang, an Associate Professor RSIS.
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Last updated on 14/05/2020
