Before becoming China’s First Lady, Peng Liyuan was already a star known by millions across China. A renowned folk singer, she joined the People’s Liberation Army at 18 and later rose to the rank of major general. She also became famous for performing at the Chinese New Year Gala and on major national stages. In this clip, Peng Liyuan performs “The North Wind Blows,” one of China’s best-known songs linked to its theatrical and cultural heritage.