Attending state banquet

US President Barack Obama will honor Xi with full state visit etiquette.

Peng will attend a welcome ceremony and state banquet at the White House on Sept. 25, 2015.

According to Chen Mingming, it is basic etiquette and diplomatic practice for the First Lady to attend welcome ceremonies and state banquets.

According to the schedule that has been released, Xi and Obama will have large and small scale talks and meet the press. Peng will not participate in these activities.

Based on the principle of reciprocity, whether Peng will attend the private dinner of Obama is decided on Michelle Obama's attendance.

Listening In the field of hope in Lincoln High School

According to a Beijing News, Peng will visit Lincoln High School along with Xi in Seattle.

Students from a chorus of the high school practices In the field of hope. This song is one of Peng's finest works. (People's Daily Online/Han Shasha)

There is no rules on what activities a First Lady can attend, except formal meetings between leaders, and Peng has accompanied Xi to all kinds of activities on previous state visits.

Peng Liyuan listens to Xi Jinping's speech at the Moscow Institute of International Relations on March 23, 2013. (Photo/screenshot of CNTV)