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| Why has tribute to President Xi's marriage gone viral? | Why has tribute to President Xi's marriage gone viral? |
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| "China has a Papa Xi | |
| No matter how big the tiger he dares to beat | No matter how big the tiger he dares to beat |
| He fears not the sky nor the earth | He fears not the sky nor the earth |
| We dream of meeting him | We dream of meeting him |
| China also has a Mommy Peng | China also has a Mommy Peng |
| The most beautiful flowers should be presented to her | The most beautiful flowers should be presented to her |
| Bless her and wish her well | Bless her and wish her well |
| Families blossom so the country blossoms and the world will blossom" | |
| So begins the music video that is sweeping the Chinese internet. "Papa Xi loves Mommy Peng" is a gushing tribute to the love between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, a famous folk singer. | So begins the music video that is sweeping the Chinese internet. "Papa Xi loves Mommy Peng" is a gushing tribute to the love between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, a famous folk singer. |
| "Men should learn from Papa Xi | |
| Women should learn from Mommy Peng | Women should learn from Mommy Peng |
| Let's love like they do" | |
| In just eight days, the video has been viewed 56 million times on its original website. It has already been reposted in many other major Chinese websites, implying an official endorsement of the video. | In just eight days, the video has been viewed 56 million times on its original website. It has already been reposted in many other major Chinese websites, implying an official endorsement of the video. |
| A band of four musicians in China's central Henan province composed the song after watching President Xi and his wife side by side at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) leaders' conference that Beijing hosted earlier this month. | A band of four musicians in China's central Henan province composed the song after watching President Xi and his wife side by side at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) leaders' conference that Beijing hosted earlier this month. |
| "This is a simple love song," one of the band members, Yu Runze, explains. "The sweet feeling between the couple is the only thing we want to show." | "This is a simple love song," one of the band members, Yu Runze, explains. "The sweet feeling between the couple is the only thing we want to show." |
| Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader to be photographed often with his glamorous wife, Peng Liyuan. | Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader to be photographed often with his glamorous wife, Peng Liyuan. |
| The pair's relationship has been well documented and numerous photos of the couple's early days have been released to the public, giving Yu Runze's band ample inspiration. | The pair's relationship has been well documented and numerous photos of the couple's early days have been released to the public, giving Yu Runze's band ample inspiration. |
| The group have released five albums in their hometown, Zhengzhou, but this is the first song to ever gain attention. | The group have released five albums in their hometown, Zhengzhou, but this is the first song to ever gain attention. |
| "It is every musician's dream to perform at the Chinese New Year gala," Mr Yu explains, referring to the annual state television broadcast every year on Chinese state television to an audience of millions. "We hope this can get us noticed." | "It is every musician's dream to perform at the Chinese New Year gala," Mr Yu explains, referring to the annual state television broadcast every year on Chinese state television to an audience of millions. "We hope this can get us noticed." |
| Some are certainly paying attention. | Some are certainly paying attention. |
| "I cried watching the video," one Chinese internet user wrote on Weibo, China's version of Twitter. "I'm so touched by their love." | "I cried watching the video," one Chinese internet user wrote on Weibo, China's version of Twitter. "I'm so touched by their love." |
| This is not the first time a cartoon version of Xi Jinping has surfaced on the internet. In October 2013, a mysterious source created an animated video explaining the roles of world leaders, including a portly Mr Xi. It was republished by many state media outlets. | This is not the first time a cartoon version of Xi Jinping has surfaced on the internet. In October 2013, a mysterious source created an animated video explaining the roles of world leaders, including a portly Mr Xi. It was republished by many state media outlets. |
| But other artists have not been so lucky. Earlier this month, a caricature drawing of the Chinese president and other former Chinese leaders by cartoonist Zhi Zhu was pulled from an animation festival in Hangzhou after it was exhibited for just one day. | But other artists have not been so lucky. Earlier this month, a caricature drawing of the Chinese president and other former Chinese leaders by cartoonist Zhi Zhu was pulled from an animation festival in Hangzhou after it was exhibited for just one day. |
| Mr Zhu complained at the time that he has had problems finding venues for his work. | Mr Zhu complained at the time that he has had problems finding venues for his work. |
| Even though it is trending across China, the "Papa Xi" video is getting mixed reviews. | Even though it is trending across China, the "Papa Xi" video is getting mixed reviews. |
| "I saw this and for a moment, I though we'd return to the era of [Communist Party founder] Mao Zedong," one viewer complains on Weibo. "Didn't we end hero worship in the 1970s?" | "I saw this and for a moment, I though we'd return to the era of [Communist Party founder] Mao Zedong," one viewer complains on Weibo. "Didn't we end hero worship in the 1970s?" |
| Perhaps China's censors are still reserving judgment on the video. The terms "Papa Xi" and "Mommy Peng" are blocked on Weibo. | Perhaps China's censors are still reserving judgment on the video. The terms "Papa Xi" and "Mommy Peng" are blocked on Weibo. |
| Maybe some in the government are questioning the video's declaration that the couple's "love is like a legend". | Maybe some in the government are questioning the video's declaration that the couple's "love is like a legend". |
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| Entire lyrics , translation by the BBC Beijing Bureau | Entire lyrics , translation by the BBC Beijing Bureau |
| Papa Xi Loves Mommy Peng | Papa Xi Loves Mommy Peng |
| China has a Papa Xi | China has a Papa Xi |
| No matter how big the tiger is he dares to beat | No matter how big the tiger is he dares to beat |
| He fears not the sky nor the earth | He fears not the sky nor the earth |
| We dream of meeting him | We dream of meeting him |
| China also has a Mommy Peng | China also has a Mommy Peng |
| The most beautiful flowers should be presented to her | The most beautiful flowers should be presented to her |
| Bless her and wish her well | Bless her and wish her well |
| Families blossom so the country blossoms and the world will blossom | Families blossom so the country blossoms and the world will blossom |
| Papa Xi loves Mommy Peng | Papa Xi loves Mommy Peng |
| Their love is like a legend | Their love is like a legend |
| Mommy Peng loves Papa Xi | Mommy Peng loves Papa Xi |
| The country with love is the strongest | The country with love is the strongest |
| Men should learn from Papa Xi | Men should learn from Papa Xi |
| Women should learn from Mommy Peng | Women should learn from Mommy Peng |
| Let's love like they do | Let's love like they do |
| Sweet love can warm ten thousand families | Sweet love can warm ten thousand families |
| Men should learn from Papa Xi | Men should learn from Papa Xi |
| Women should learn from Mommy Peng | Women should learn from Mommy Peng |
| People with love can win the world | People with love can win the world |
| Rap | Rap |
| There is a kind of love called Papa Xi loves Mommy Peng | There is a kind of love called Papa Xi loves Mommy Peng |
| When together he always smiles and looks at her happily | When together he always smiles and looks at her happily |
| There is a kind of love called Mommy Peng loves Papa Xi | There is a kind of love called Mommy Peng loves Papa Xi |
| Hand in hand, her smile is the most beautiful flower | Hand in hand, her smile is the most beautiful flower |
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