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.

Melania Trump is attracthing a Chinese fanbase, especially among women, who admire her independence, her taste in fashion and how she's raising her teenage son Barron