🤝 This Monday, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, invited the spouses of foreign leaders at the SCO Summit 2025 for a scenic cruise on the Haihe River in Tianjin, on the Chinese mainland. 🚤✨
At the pier, Peng greeted everyone with warm handshakes and group photos 📸 as local children waved foreign flags and sang a lively welcome song.
Onboard, guests discovered how Tianjin blends over 600 years of heritage with sleek skyscrapers and high-tech industries 🌆. Peng noted the Haihe River's role as the city's lifeline, flowing past historic warehouses and modern bridges.
Over cups of fragrant tea ☕ and engaging conversations, the international visitors soaked up riverside views and the city's modern charm. A special sanxian performance 🎵 added a traditional touch, and guests even headed up to the deck for more photos.
Many praised China's cultural richness and its strides in modernization. Peng Liyuan hopes this friendly gathering will spark lasting memories and deepen mutual understanding 🤗.
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Peng Liyuan accompanies SCO leaders' spouses on Tianjin tour
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