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Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump highlight soft power ties in Washington
The encounters were framed by a US-China relations expert as signaling both sides’ willingness to understand each other amid broader tensions.
First ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new, more personal front in US-China exchanges during a presidential summit in Washington, where their interactions stood out for how frequent and spontaneous they were, according to SCMP Economy.
The outlet said the pair pursued a soft power track alongside official diplomacy, including shared conversation and cultural outings, with moments described as appearing warm during a visit otherwise shadowed by trade tensions and other strategic issues.
SCMP Economy also cited US-China relations expert Sun Chenghao, who said direct interaction between the two first ladies offered a more natural and personable portrayal of bilateral relations and sent a clear signal that both sides are willing to understand each other.