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As Melania Trump returns to the White House, she’s winning Chinese fans

Melania Trump has gained a substantial social media following in China, admired for her 'independence', fashion sense, and parenting of her son, Barron.
A video showing Melania Trump refusing to hold her husband's hand received over 5 million likes on Douyin, highlighting her appeal to fans.
Experts suggest that Melania Trump's blend of traditional and modern values resonates with Chinese fans, reflecting their interest in her personal life.
Many Chinese fans appreciate Melania Trump's dedication to her family and her rise from Slovenia to prominence, characterizing her as elegant and powerful.

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Melania's unexpected popularity – in China

Melania Trump has become unexpectedly big in China. The US first lady is popular on Chinese social media, reports the AP. – Chinese fans like that she has both traditional and modern sides as a woman, says Jingsi Wu, an associate professor of media studies at Hofstra University in New York, to the AP.

1 day ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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New York Post

Melania Trump’s ‘stylish stoicism’ wins thousands of fans on Chinese social media

Chinese social media is lighting up with love for Melania Trump amid her return to the White House — with users praising her ability to stay stylishly unattached yet supportive of her powerful husband.

1 day ago·New York, United States

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Daily Mirror

Melania Trump is surprise social media star in China despite Donald's rants

Despite Donald Trump's views about the country being well known, social media users in China have praised Melania for her 'elegant' fashion taste and 'independent' streak

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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Inquisitr

Why Chinese People Are Obsessed with Melania Trump? Here's What We Know

Donald Trump has had a very tumultuous relationship with China over tariffs and Covid. However, Melania Trump has established herself as a role model among Chinese people of all ages.

2 days ago·United States

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Newsmax

Melania Trump Wins Fans in China for Her Grace & Independence

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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As Melania Trump returns to the White House, she's winning Chinese fans

A surprising number of Chinese social media users have a new celebrity crush: Melania Trump. The two-time first lady has become an online celebrity in China, especially among women, despite

2 days ago·United States

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