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Peng Liyuan’s “wonderful” exchange with Melania Trump at Andrews

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:57 AM UTC · How we work

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Peng Liyuan greeted former first lady Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews during President Xi Jinping’s state visit.
Peng gestured toward the honor guard, apparently commenting on the soldiers’ height.
Peng mouthed “wonderful” while briefly exchanging words with Melania after the ceremony.
Melania later called Xi and Peng “gracious hosts” and praised their personal conversations.

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Peng Liyuan greeted former first lady Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews during President Xi Jinping’s state visit.
Peng gestured toward the honor guard, apparently commenting on the soldiers’ height.
Peng mouthed “wonderful” while briefly exchanging words with Melania after the ceremony.
Melania later called Xi and Peng “gracious hosts” and praised their personal conversations.