China's Next First Lady: A Folk Singer Who Threatens To Shake Up Political Life -- The Independent
Peng Liyuan, wife of Xi Jinping, has a higher profile than previous presidential spouses.
One prominent figure missing from the crucial 18th Communist Party congress, which continues this week, is China's first lady-in-waiting.
Known to hundreds of millions of Chinese for her career as a singer of stirring folk tunes, Peng Liyuan's fame has long eclipsed that of her husband, China's next president, Xi Jinping – which may be one reason the pop star has been keeping a low profile.
Ms Peng, 49, a civilian member of the army's musical troupe and charity worker, is not China's typical first lady, as anyone who has seen her sing during the annual Chinese New Year special on state television can attest. This is one of the world's most-watched TV programmes.
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My Comment: A little competition for this other First Lady?