By China’s conventional standards, women are expected to be supportive of their husbands and to focus on raising children. But Melania Trump’s streaks of independence also appeal to Chinese fans, as does her ascent from small-town Slovenian roots to the top of the world’s social ladder.

The US first lady’s unwavering support for her husband has captured the imagination of social media users who look past politics and scandal.

Joyce Yip, a 39 year old entrepreneur from Guangzhou in southern China, can't get enough of Melania Trump - who will be the subject of a new documentary soon. Despite her husband's tough stance on China,

The two-time first lady is winning thousands of female fans in the authoritarian country —  where women must strike a balance between modern and traditional — for her stoic loyalty to her husband

Despite Donald Trump's views about the country being well known, social media users in China have praised Melania for her 'elegant' fashion taste and 'independent' streak

First Lady Melania Trump has reportedly become an internet sensation in China as she continues struggling to connect with the American people.