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Yan Yuexia: China's 'Most Beautiful Bodyguard' Protects Macron

12/10/2025

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Yan Yuexia, a female bodyguard, protected French First Lady Brigitte Macron during her December 2025 visit to China, drawing attention for her professional demeanor.
In Beijing and Chengdu, she maintained a vigilant presence, earning Chinese internet users the nickname 'the most beautiful bodyguard.'
Yan previously served Asma al-Assad and Thailand's then Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during visits to China, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted safeguard for high-profile figures.

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Yan Yuexia, a female bodyguard, protected French First Lady Brigitte Macron during her December 2025 visit to China, drawing attention for her professional demeanor.
In Beijing and Chengdu, she maintained a vigilant presence, earning Chinese internet users the nickname 'the most beautiful bodyguard.'
Yan previously served Asma al-Assad and Thailand's then Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during visits to China, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted safeguard for high-profile figures.