China ‘most beautiful’ Shaolin-trained bodyguard in spotlight during French president visit
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits
A female bodyguard, assigned by the Chinese government to protect the French first lady during her official visit with her husband to China in early December, went viral on social media for her tough and professional demeanour.
Known by her pseudonym, Yan Yuexia is referred to by Chinese internet users as “the most beautiful bodyguard,” although her appearance is one of many strengths, as reported by the news portal The Paper.
While Brigitte Macron took part in public events in Beijing and Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province in southwestern China, Yan was captured on film remaining highly alert at all times, her eyes scanning the environment for any potential threats, the report stated.
Yan first gained online attention while serving Asma al-Assad, the wife of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, during her visit to China in September 2023. Internet users were drawn to Yan’s expressionless and focused demeanour as she accompanied the first lady.
While Asma al-Assad mingled with a crowd of students and reporters at a university in Beijing, Yan stayed close, using her arms to shield her from anyone attempting to approach the VIP.
In February, Yan was dispatched to protect Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the then prime minister of Thailand, during her visit to China.
While Shinawatra watched an ice hockey competition in Harbin, in northeastern China, media cameras captured Yan sitting near her, with her neck veins visibly bulging – a testament to her vigilance.
