Xi Jinping‘s wife Peng Liyuan opted for a fiery red gown at tonight’s state dinner hosted at the White House.
The 63-year-old, who has been First Lady of China since 2012, commanded attention as she arrived at the festivities in Washington, DC, on Thursday evening.
Madame Peng’s striking floor-length dress boasted long sleeves, mandarin collar, small v-neckline and circle skirt.
In Chinese culture, the color red symbolizes good luck, happiness, prosperity and vitality.
She accessorized the look with a black clutch bag, modest pearl necklace and matching earrings.
For his part, Chinese President Xi, 73, opted for a dark Zhongshan suit with a turn-down closed collar.
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