Meet the Ghost Princess of China: Xi Jinping’s Daughter Resurfaces in America
As the U.S. and China lock horns over tightening student visa policies, one name has quietly resurfaced in the global spotlight — Xi Mingze, the only daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping. While she has lived most of her life shrouded in secrecy, recent reports claim that Xi Mingze resides in Massachusetts, under intense security. With the U.S. now enforcing stricter rules on Chinese students, a burning question arises: Will Xi Jinping’s daughter be exempt from these sweeping visa crackdowns?
Unlike Ivanka Trump or the Obama daughters who are frequently seen in public and media, Xi Mingze remains a virtual ghost. Born on June 27, 1992, she studied at Hangzhou Foreign Language School, where she learned French. Her grandfather, Xi Zhongxun—a revolutionary figure—affectionately called her “Xiao Muzi”, meaning “a simple, kind girl useful to society.”
Xi Mingze first made headlines in 2008, following the devastating Sichuan earthquake. Just 16 years old, she took a week off from school to join relief efforts. Her mother, folk singer Peng Liyuan, told the media that her daughter served victims without complaints and gained valuable life experience, showing a rare glimpse into her compassionate character.
In 2010, Mingze enrolled at Harvard University, using a pseudonym to conceal her identity. It wasn’t until 2012 that The Washington Post reported her presence there. According to sources, she lived like an average student — quiet, studious, and deeply interested in politics. She was even spotted silently attending political debates about China, listening intently but never speaking.
Perhaps the most mysterious part of her life is the level of protection and media blackout surrounding her. Reports suggest she is constantly surrounded by Chinese security personnel, and her personal information and photos are heavily censored online. Her veil of secrecy closely resembles the treatment of Vladimir Putin’s daughters, whose identities remain largely hidden.
As the U.S. tightens its visa policies against Chinese nationals — with officials like Senator Marco Rubio warning of visa revocations for students deemed national security threats — speculation around Xi Mingze is rising. Is she still in the U.S.? Has she returned to China? And most importantly, will the daughter of China’s most powerful man face the same scrutiny as other Chinese students?
For now, these questions remain unanswered. But one thing is certain: Xi Mingze is once again at the center of global curiosity — not as a celebrity or politician, but as a mysterious, protected, and politically significant figure in an increasingly tense U.S.-China narrative.
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This post was published on May 31, 2025 6:33 AM
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