Wang Yeping facts for kids
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Wang Yeping
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| 王冶坪 | |
Wang Yeping in Crawford in 2002
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| First lady of the paramount leader of China | |
| In role 9 November 1989 – 15 November 2002 |
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| General Secretary | Jiang Zemin |
| Preceded by | Zhuo Lin |
| Succeeded by | Liu Yongqing |
| Spouse of the President of China | |
| In role 27 March 1993 – 15 March 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Vacant (see Lin Jiamei wife of Li Xiannian) |
| Succeeded by | Liu Yongqing |
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| Born | 12 February 1928 Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Alvin Zhicheng Jiang (grandchild) Zhiyun Jiang (grandchild) |
| Children | Jiang Mianheng Jiang Miankang |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Foreign Language Institute |
Wang Yeping (pronounced Wáng Yěpíng) was born on February 12, 1928. She is a Chinese woman who became well-known as the wife of Jiang Zemin. Jiang Zemin was a very important leader in China. He served as the President of the People's Republic of China and the top leader of the Chinese Communist Party. Wang Yeping was born in Yangzhou, a city in the Jiangsu province of China.
About Wang Yeping
Early Life and Education
Wang Yeping was born in Yangzhou on February 12, 1928. She spent her childhood years growing up in Shanghai. At that time, Shanghai was part of the Republic of China. She went to the Shanghai Foreign Language Institute. There, she studied foreign languages.
Family Life
Wang Yeping married Jiang Zemin in 1949. They were married for many years until Jiang Zemin passed away in 2022. Together, they had two sons. Their first son, Jiang Mianheng, was born in 1951. Their second son, Jiang Miankang, was born in 1954.
Role as First Lady
When her husband, Jiang Zemin, became a top leader in China, Wang Yeping took on the role of the First Lady. This means she was the wife of the country's most important leader. She held this role from November 1989 to November 2002. She also served as the spouse of the President of China from March 1993 to March 2003. In this position, she often appeared alongside her husband at important events and meetings.
