Zheng Liwen Visits Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum: Her Close Female Bodyguard Has a Story

KMT (Kuomintang) Chairwoman Zheng Liwen led a delegation to visit Mainland China, heading to Nanjing's Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on the 8th to pay respects to the founding father Sun Yat-sen. In the official photos released from the ceremony, netizens' focus—besides Zheng Liwen mentioning the “Republic of China” during her conversation—fell on an exceptionally striking female security officer by her side with a piercing gaze. There has been a frenzy online speculating that this close bodyguard is none other than Yan Yuexia, who is widely known in mainland China as the “Number One Female Bodyguard of Zhongnanhai.”

During Zheng Liwen’s offering at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the atmosphere was solemn, and the female close protection officer in a smart dark blue suit standing next to her drew particular attention. Netizens noted that this bodyguard maintained a razor-sharp eagle-eyed vigilance throughout, vigilantly scanning every move around her with astonishing focus.

After the photos were revealed, some netizens recognized the woman as Yan Yuexia, known as the “Most Beautiful Female Bodyguard of Zhongnanhai,” who has appeared at multiple major diplomatic events.

According to Chinese media and information circulating online, Yan Yuexia may not be her real name, and she has been given the title “Oriental Cheetah” by some media outlets.

It is said that Yan Yuexia trained in external Shaolin martial arts, and demonstrated exceptional skills during professional selections, earning her a spot among national-level bodyguards. Past information indicates that Yan Yuexia has a highly impressive security resume, having served as the close-protection bodyguard for the First Lady of Syria, Asma al-Assad, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn (Pae Thongtan), France’s First Lady Brigitte, and other visiting heads of state and their families in China on numerous occasions.

Netizens speculate that, for this “Xi-Zheng Meeting,” the mainland dispatched the highest level of security hospitality, assigning a top-tier female bodyguard to accompany throughout, which clearly demonstrates the great importance attached to the KMT delegation’s visit. The upgraded security presence has also stirred much discussion about this “peace journey” amid the rigorous political atmosphere.