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Once again, the French president's wife is in the spotlight. Travelling to China with her husband, all eyes were focused on Brigitte Macron!
1. A star in China: During a state visit to China, the French presidential couple were a massive hit with the local citizens. Emmanuel Macron, made a very good impression among Chinese officials according to the large media coverage present. However, perhaps making a more sensational impression on the Chinese, was Brigitte Macron. It's safe to say she has become a star in China, since the baptism of a baby panda at Beauval Zoo.
2. A taste for detail: Since this highly publicised event in China, the country's inhabitants are now obsessed with the French president's wife, commenting on her daily life. If one thing is certain, one of the most fascinating things about the couple is the age difference. 'It's quite original, it's certainly not the "done thing" in China', explains Samuel Richer, director of the Institute of Open Diplomacy for Asia. Brigitte Macron is all the more pleasing to the Chinese as she has a strong taste for detail. When she arrived in china, she wore a red coat, a symbol of happiness in China and something highly appreciated by the people!
