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News update, September 22. Zhang Zetian was recently spotted by a passerby on the streets of Los Angeles, sparking heated discussion online.
The sighting took place at Dataland in Los Angeles. It is a popular shopping district among young locals, where celebrities are often seen hanging out.
Looking at the candid photos taken by the passerby, Zhang Zetian keeps a low-key and simple look in casual everyday wear, with no trace of celebrity airs.
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She stood quietly to the side, smiling as she watched her friends chat. She barely joined in the conversation, looking totally relaxed and at ease.
Netizens were buzzing with comments: She’s so relaxed and stunning, instantly striking. She has such a college-student vibe! You’d never guess she’s a mother of three. I’d believe she’s in her early twenties.
Honestly, this kind of laid-back aura simply cannot be faked.
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This is not Zhang Zetian’s only recent public appearance. On September 19 local time, she also attended the opening night of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.
Zhang Zetian graced the event in a long dress that night, looking elegant and poised.
Foreign media cameras are notorious for being "harsh unfiltered lenses". With no beauty retouching and no filters, they capture subjects from all kinds of tricky angles. Many celebrities fail to look good under such shots. Yet Zhang Zetian’s skin, figure and energy were all in great shape; her beauty held up impressively.
When people mention Zhang Zetian, many still immediately think of the "Milk Tea Sister". But as Xiao Lei would say, it’s 2026, and it’s time to update your impression of her.
Today, Zhang Zetian wears many hats.
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First, she is the Honorary Chairperson of the JD Foundation. Over the years, she has been deeply engaged in philanthropy, focusing on initiatives such as rural education.
Second, she serves as JD’s Fashion Brand Expansion Advisor. Since 2017, she has helped JD secure fashion and luxury resources. She traveled to Milan and Paris, hosted dinners, and brought top international luxury brands onto JD.
Third, she is an investor. Together with Liu Qiangdong, she launched an equity investment fund with investments across multiple sectors including new energy, healthcare and technology.
As many may know, Zhang Zetian launched her personal podcast earlier this year, titled Tianzhang.
“Tianzhang” refers to the laws governing all things in nature, and it has also been her WeChat name for years. She shared on the podcast that she rarely expressed herself publicly in the past. As she matured and grew each year, she wanted to connect with the audience in her most authentic form.
For the debut episode, she interviewed Carina Lau. The two talked about their childhood in Suzhou, the Hong Kong film industry, and many life reflections. In later episodes, she has conversed with female Mount Everest summiteers and entrepreneurs from diverse industries, sharing thoughts on life and business insights.
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I’ve listened to two episodes from Xiaolei Bibi (ID: xiaoleibbb), and honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. Her questions are thoughtful and well-crafted. This is not the awkward, superficial interview of a pretty face; you can tell she has her own reflections and viewpoints.
You see, she has been working to shake off the labels attached to her. From “Milk Tea Sister” to “Mrs. JD”, these tags once made her famous to the public, yet they also limited how people perceive her. Launching her podcast represents a move to step out of her comfort zone and voice her own opinions.
Many people say she married well. But in Xiao Lei’s opinion, marrying well is only a starting point; living well is true capability.
Think about it. Most people who marry into wealth at a young age might choose to sit back and enjoy life as a wealthy socialite — shopping nonstop, posting photos of their children, and attending high-society parties. Zhang Zetian took a different path. She studied at Cambridge, expanded connections in the fashion industry, devoted herself to philanthropy and investment.
That said, everyone lives life in their own way. Some choose to focus on family, while others pursue careers. Both are personal choices.
Still, Xiaolei Bibi (ID: xiaoleibbb) admires Zhang Zetian’s refusal to settle for an easy life.
She could easily live comfortably relying on her looks and her husband, yet she chooses to build something on her own merits. Holding such a strong hand in life, she still plays it earnestly…
In closing, what do you think of Zhang Zetian at this stage of her life? Share your thoughts in the comments.
