China is preparing for its new president, and one of the most glamorous First Ladies world politics has ever seen.
Peng Liyuan is one of the best known singers in China. Now she is about to take on an entirely new role as the wife of President Xi Jinping.
The 18th Communist Party Congress will close with the confirmation of Xi Jinping as China's leader for the next ten years.
And that means a change of career for Peng Liyuan.
The entertainer is already a household name. For 25 years she has sung and acted for the Chinese people.
She is even a Major General in the People's Liberation Army.
In 2011 she took a starring role in the celebrations to mark the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party - performing in front of China's powerful ruling elite including her husband Mr Xi.
Xi Jinping will be confirmed as China's leader for the next ten years But as the second wife of Xi Jinping her career will have to take a back seat - or worse.
It is extremely difficult to buy CDs or DVDs of her recordings anywhere in Beijing.
It appears they have disappeared from the shelves as it became clear that Mr Xi was destined for the top job.
The Communist Party does not like personality politics and Peng Liyuan's status seems to be shifting from colourful performer to Mother of the Nation.
But on the streets of Beijing people queuing to buy freshly made buns told us how proud they are to have such a talented First Lady.
One lady told Sky News: "Of course a singer can be a leader's wife - what's wrong with that? I admire her voice very much.
"I like her a lot and she's well respected."
Another said: "I'm really looking forward to her becoming China's First Lady. I think she will improve the image of Chinese women around the world."
A man standing in the queue added: "She's just as good as any foreign leader's wife.
"People love her because she has her own career and she sings for the people."
China's out-going President Hu Jintao was usually seen in public without his wife.
It is not clear whether the Communist Party of grey suits is quite ready to parade a dazzling First Lady to match the likes of Michelle Obama.
Politicians' wives are often referred to as their secret weapon - helping to promote their spouses through their own charm and personality.
People in China clearly see Peng Liyuan as one of their country's greatest asset as they go into a new era of politics hoping to become a powerful and influential nation in every way.
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