Peng Liyuan is more than simply China's first lady. [Photo/China Daily]

PENG LIYUAN IN PUBLIC LIFE

2006: Accepts an invitation from the Ministry of Health (now part of the National Health and Family Planning Commission) to help promote the prevention of HIV/AIDS

2007: Becomes China's ambassador for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis

2009: Becomes ambassador for the Chinese Association on Tobacco Control

2011: Becomes a World Health Organization goodwill ambassador to support international work in combating the spread of tuberculosis and HIV

2014: Becomes a UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of female education