Love’s Journey Under Media Spotlight
The love story between Zhang Zetian and her husband, Richard Liu Qiangdong, captivated the public’s imagination and was widely covered in newspapers and media outlets across China. Their romance, which began during Zhang’s time as an exchange student in the United States, was deemed a modern-day fairy tale. The media portrayed it as a love story that transcended social and cultural boundaries, with Zhang’s charm and Liu’s success as the founder and CEO of JD.com adding to the allure.
Chinese netizens had mixed reactions to the high-profile love story. Some celebrated it as a heartwarming tale of two individuals from different backgrounds coming together in love. They admired Zhang’s journey from being a “Milk Tea Hot Girl” to becoming the wife of a billionaire entrepreneur. Others, however, scrutinized the relationship, citing the significant age gap between the couple and speculating about the role of wealth and fame in their union. Regardless of the varied opinions, the love story of Zhang Zetian and Richard Liu remained a topic of fascination and discussion in China, highlighting the intersection of love, success, and the public eye in the modern era.
