By China’s conventional standards, women are expected to be supportive of their husbands and to focus on raising children. But Melania Trump’s streaks of independence also appeal to Chinese fans, as does her ascent from small-town Slovenian roots to the top of the world’s social ladder.

For months, Mrs. Trump signaled that she would be a full-time First Lady. She hasn’t been seen publicly in three weeks.

First Lady Melania Trump has reportedly become an internet sensation in China as she continues struggling to connect with the American people.

Melania Trump is attracthing a Chinese fanbase, especially among women, who admire her independence, her taste in fashion and how she's raising her teenage son Barron