China’s censorship authority blocked and banned any mention of Kim Jong-un’s wife, Ri Sol-ju, after several users of Chinese social media commented that North Korea’s First Lady was more elegant and better dressed than Chinese First Lady 彭丽媛 (Péng Lìyuán). Both First Ladies were filmed or pictured in at least three different outfits during Kim’s two-day stay in 北京 (Běijīng), China. Photo collage: iask.ca.
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The above picture, released Wednesday, March 28, 2018 by China’s 新华社 (Xīnhuá News Agency), portrays Chinese President 习近平 (Xí Jìnpíng), second from right, and his wife 彭丽媛 (Péng Lìyuán), right, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, second from left, and his wife Ri Sol-ju, left, posing for a photo at the Great Hall of the People in 北京 (Běijīng), China. The Chinese government confirmed Wednesday that North Korean leader paid an “unofficial” visit to People’s Republic of China from March 25 to 28 (round trip ticket by train) in his first known visit to a foreign country since taking power in 2011. The most likely purpose of Kim’s visit was to outline all details before his impending April summit meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Photo: 鞠鹏 (Jū Péng)/新华社 (Xīnhuá News Agency) via AP.
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Tonight’s China state banquet menu in honour of U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by 小米 科技 (Xiǎomǐ technology) founder 雷军 (Léi Jūn).
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北京 (Běijīng), China: First ladies Melania Trump and 彭丽媛 (Péng Lìyuán) take part in a cooking class at 板厂 (Bǎn Chǎng) primary school. Photo: Ng Han Guan/AP.
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北京 (Běijīng), China: U.S. President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania, visit the Forbidden City with China’s President 习近平 (Xí Jìnpíng) and the first lady 彭丽媛 (Péng Lìyuán). Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters.
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