First lady plays key role in diplomacy

Report states Peng Liyuan has charmed the world and promoted goodwill

The first lady's international image and activities are important to China's public diplomacy, according to China's first public diplomacy research report released on Wednesday.

"China has conveyed kindness and goodwill to the world through the first lady's public diplomacy when the country has been challenged during the rapid economic development," said the report by Renmin University of China, which analyzes China's public diplomatic practices from various perspectives, including those of the government, enterprises and the media.