As the Chinese leader, XI Jinping, has found love — "fairy peonies" Peng Liyuan

In Asian countries it is not customary to "live off", so the spouses of leaders of many countries of the region, there is almost nothing known. No exception in this regard China, which, among other things, has long been one of the most closed countries in the world. Spouses of leaders of China rarely indulged the audience with his appearance, dressed according to the Protocol and tried to be in the shadow of her husband. But Peng Liyuan, wife of the current President of China, XI Jinping, has broken all the templates and became the darling of his people and a person that is known throughout the world.

Peng Liyuan was born on 20 November 1962 in the city of Unchen, in Shandong province. About family first lady of China is little known, but she claims that her parents are respectful of the music and instilled in her a love for fine arts from early childhood.

In elementary school my parents noticed the child's singing abilities and decided to give Liyuan good musical education. After music school girl with a beautiful voice and no less outstanding appearance were literally snapped — she was invited to different teams as a pop and folk.

But Peng Liyuan a girl is not only talented, but also a serious and she was interested in your own career, rather than short-term success in the team. So she joined the ranks of the army of China, where without any problems took place, the soloist of the Ensemble of song and dance of the Shandong military district.

The decision to link his life and singing career with the army was very correct, because in those years, the popularity of military teams beat all records and they had the advantage in the choice of venues for performances. With his ensemble Liyuan were able to perform in the best concert halls in different parts of the country and even abroad.

She quickly became a real star, and none of the important performance of the team wasn't without its participation, and the audience came specifically to see the "fairy peonies" — so tender they called their favorite. Concert life Peng Liyuan liked, but she had one major drawback. Due to constant touring, touring and rehearsals of time for personal life did not remain.

Then for a device of the personal life of the singer of the military ensemble came from her friends. They organized the acquaintance of a girl with XI Jinping, who at that time held the position of mayor of the small town of Xiamen, located on the seafront.

Peng Liyuan for a long time refused to meet with the young man, but her friends convinced that there will be nothing wrong if it is just once to talk with "a wonderful guy". Not too much hope for this meeting, Liyuan did not even bother to dress up, and came in their daily uniform.

But XI really was very unusual young man — well-mannered, erudite and funny, so he was interested in a girl. As for the future leader of China, he later said that after 40 minutes of dialogue was sure that Peng Liyuan is the girl who will become his wife. Many years later, the wife of the politician wrote in his memoirs about his first meeting as: "My heart skipped a beat – is this not the perfect husband for me?"

After the first meeting, the young people were very rare, since they lived in different cities and had tight schedules. But nothing prevented the pair to call in the evenings and a long talk on various topics. After a year of communication Peng Liyuan and XI Jinping decided to get married.

They could afford to have the wedding in a big way, but had not even considered the idea. Young sent out to friends and colleagues groom invitations with short treatment "at seven In the evening all together will be a treat," and they went to register the marriage and make wedding photos.

Guests to the very last moment did not know that he was not a normal party and at the wedding. Still more were they surprised when he saw that he would marry XI Jinping at the beautiful Peng Liyuan that knew and loved the whole country.

After the wedding too busy newlyweds was not even a honeymoon they spent together only four days and parted, each to his business. But this marriage was gifted young people fate itself, so despite the frequent separation of the spouses, he is not broke. In 1992, Liyuan gave birth to a daughter who was named si Mincza.

After the birth of a child in the singer's life, little has changed — she still spent a lot of time on the road, including foreign ones. Efforts Peng Liyuan was rewarded and she was well risen through the ranks, eventually getting the rank of major General.

XI also did not lose time in vain and pursued my career. He left the post of mayor and several times changed his place of work and residence, while remaining in state service. In 2007, the politician became one of the main contenders for the presidency of the country, which he was supposed to take five years.

Such high confidence of the party required to follow certain rules. Speech Peng Liyuan, the ensemble was undesirable, therefore the singer without hesitation left the service and devoted himself entirely to the family. In 2012 XI Jinping was elected General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, and a year later took the post of Chairman of the PRC.

Peng Liyuan accompanies her husband in official travel, but not only as a spouse. This woman was a real stylist political elite of China, creating a unique and very appealing style and formal wear.

If you had all the visits of the delegation of China was carried out in the usual European suits and ties, the efforts of Peng Liyuan was created by a special formal clothes, which combines European style and Chinese national traditions of the costume.

Sometimes the leader of China and his companion especially prefer colorful clothes. For example, during a visit to the Netherlands at the reception in the Royal Palace of the President of China and his wife came to the Chinese national costume, calling it the delight of the audience and millions of viewers around the world.

Later it became a good tradition and now, going to the residence of the monarchs and presidents, a couple dressed in traditional costumes of their country. In November 2014 Liyuan dressed according to your taste and guests of the summit of the Asia-Pacific economic cooperation, held in Beijing.

Many believe that Peng Liyuan is doing for his country no less than her influential husband. Their kindness, beauty and charisma, this woman helps to make China a "human face", which has been partially lost during the years of past political leaders.