Key facts
- First Lady Peng Liyuan of China spoke in English with former First Lady Melania Trump.
- Peng Liyuan's English language skills were a point of attention during the exchange.
First Lady Peng Liyuan of China engaged in an English conversation with former US First Lady Melania Trump during a recent event. The exchange drew attention to Peng's command of the English language, a skill that has been previously noted.
The interaction occurred during a period of diplomatic engagement between the US and China.