Peng Liyuan: China's first lady of fashion

While it's Chinese President Xi Jinping's first trip overseas since assuming the presidency, it

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In 2007, Peng -- then one of China's best-known singers -- performed during the Grand Variety Show in Hong Kong, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Reunification.

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Then-performer Peng sings during the 'Red Army Flag' theatrical evening at the Great Hall of the People on July 30, 2007 in Beijing, China. The evening celebrates the 80th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

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New Chinese first lady Peng is emerging as Chinese diplomacy's latest star. A well-known performer on state television, the glamorous Peng was featured prominently on Sunday's state media coverage of President Xi's activities in Russia.

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Peng after arriving at the government airport outside Moscow, Russisa. Her husband's is set to meet with Russia's Putin on Friday discuss on oil and gas as China seeks to secure new energy resources to fuel its growing economy.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan listens to the national anthems after arriving in Russia. As for Peng's choice of fashion, she clearly knows what she is doing. She picked her coat and handbag from a well respected but reasonably priced Chinese label called Exception.

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Peng and the Tanzanian First Lady stand at Julius Nyerere International airport in Dar Es Salaam on March 24, 2013.

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Chinese President Xi and Peng Liyuan are welcomed by Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his wife Salma Kikwete, upon their arrival in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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The Chinese and Tanzanian first families watch traditional dancers at Julius Nyerere International airport in Dar Es Salaam on March 24, 2013.

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China's President and Peng wave as they leave following a two-day official visit to Tanzania.