| Xi Jinping Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10¾ in |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 15, 1953 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Peng Liyuan |
Xi Jinping is a divisive Chinese politician who has served as the President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since March 14, 2013.
Born Name
Xí Jìnpíng
Nick Name
Xi Dada, Paramount Leader, Xi Jinpooh, Winnie the Xi, Winnie the Pooh Xi, Baozi, Winnie the Flu
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Residence
Zhongnanhai, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Nationality
Occupation
Politician
Family
- Father – Xi Zhongxun
- Mother – Qi Xin
- Siblings – Xi Yuanping (Brother), Qi Qiaoqiao (Older Sister), Xi Heping (Sister) (Died), An’an (Older Sister). He has 2 more siblings.
- Others – Deng Jiagui (Brother-in-law), Zhang Lanlan (Sister-in-law)
Net Worth
Xi Jinping’s net worth was $1 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10¾ in or 179.5 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Xi has dated –
- Ke Lingling (1979-1982) – His 1st marriage with Ke Lingling was short-lived and lasted from 1979 until 1982.
- Peng Liyuan (1987-Present) – Xi tied the knot with contemporary folk singer Peng Liyuan in 1987. Together, they are parents to a daughter named Xi Mingze (b. June 25, 1992).
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has a salt-and-pepper look due to his advancing age.
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Uncanny resemblance to Winnie the Pooh character
Religion
Atheism
Xi Jinping Facts
- Xi was named Forbes Magazine‘s ‘Most Powerful and Influential Person in the World’ in 2018.
- He is an ardent fan of American films like The Godfather, Saving Private Ryan, and The Departed. Additionally, he loved HBO’s generation-defining show, Game of Thrones.
- Although very popular in his home country, Xi is seen as an authoritarian figure among political experts due to his controversial stance on issues like censorship, human rights violation, among others.
- In November 2021, his ideology was recognized as the ‘essence of Chinese culture’ effectively raising his status to the same level as Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People’s Republic of China.
- In March 2023, Xi Jinping was re-elected as China’s President for the 3rd time. This had happened for the first time since there was a limit of 2 terms for the President which he had deleted from the Chinese constitution.
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