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Peng Liyuan

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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Job Title
Wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Video | How China’s first lady Peng Liyuan plays a pivotal role in Beijing’s push for soft power

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