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Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan on a state visit to Washington after 11 years

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan arrived in Washington for a state visit, accompanied by Melania Trump for a visit to the National Museum of Asian Art.
  • The program includes talks between the presidents, a state banquet and a private tea at the White House.
  • Peng Liyuan, known as 'Mom Peng', is engaged in soft power activities through cultural exchanges and health promotion.

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Why It Matters

Peng Liyuan, a former soprano of the People's Liberation Army, is known in China as 'Mama Peng'. Since 2013, she has accompanied her husband Xi Jinping on foreign trips, promoting China's global image through cultural exchanges and public health initiatives. Its last joint visit to Washington dates back to 2015.

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The president of China returns to Washington for a state visit accompanied by his wife. The Chinese first lady will spend time with Melania during the summit: the two are planning a visit together to the National Museum of Asian Art. In the evening the presidential couples participate in the state banquet

The Chinese first lady, Peng Liyuan, returns to the international spotlight and arrives at Joint Base Andrews together with her husband Xi Jinping, once again on a state visit to Washington after 11 years. The White House held an official ceremony for them, after which a summit between the Chinese and US presidents is expected. With the two leaders engaged in talks, Peng is scheduled to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art with Melania Trump. The first ladies will reunite with their husbands in the evening, at the state banquet. The diplomatic program continues Friday morning, when the presidential couples will take part in a private tea in the Red Room of the White House.

Known in China by the nickname "Mama Peng"

Once a celebrated soprano of the People's Liberation Army, known in China as "Mama Peng," Peng marked a stark contrast to the more austere and reserved first ladies who preceded her. Since her husband took office in 2013, she has regularly accompanied Xi on foreign trips, playing a "soft power" role aimed at improving China's global image. He has attracted international attention not only for his style, but also for his active commitment to promoting health and social well-being, as well as cultural exchanges.

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The debut in 2013 with a trip to Russia with Xi

Peng made her international debut as first lady during a trip to Russia in 2013. In 2015 she was welcomed by then American first lady Michelle Obama who, at the suggestion of White House events manager Deesha Dyer, had hired R&B singer Ne-Yo knowing that Peng appreciated his music. During the state dinner, Peng herself joined Ne-Yo for a duet. In November 2017, he joined Xi in welcoming Donald and Melania Trump to Beijing's Forbidden City, guiding them through the historic halls and accompanying them during performances of the Beijing Opera. Xi and Peng's last joint visit to Washington dates back to 2015; on that occasion, the Chinese First Lady visited the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre, hoping for "greater opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing to address global healthcare challenges".

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What to Watch

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  • New cultural exchanges between China and the United States will be announced

    Possible · Within weeks

  • The summit between Xi and Trump will lead to a joint statement on health cooperation

    Possible · Within days

Open Questions

  • What specific agreements will be discussed during the summit between Xi and Trump?
  • What is the detailed agenda of Peng Liyuan's visit to the National Museum of Asian Art?
  • Will there be joint announcements on health or cultural cooperation?

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