Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Chinese Boy in Viral Putin Photo Found, Recalls Touching Encounter
A Chinese boy, Peng Pai, was in a photo with Russian President Putin in 2000, which recently went viral.
News outlets searched for him, and he was found.
Peng recalled Putin kissing his forehead and said the event inspired him to study in Russia and become an engineer.
He said he was surprised that a Russian media outlet was looking for him.
Peng hopes to meet Putin again.
A 25-year-old photo of a Chinese boy with Putin went viral, prompting a search.
The boy, Peng Pai, was found and recounted his meeting with Putin in 2000.
Putin kissed Peng Pai on the forehead during their encounter.
Peng Pai said the meeting inspired him to study in Russia and later work as an engineer.
Peng Pai expressed a desire to meet Putin again and welcome future visits.
- Who
- Peng Pai, the boy in the photo, and Vladimir Putin, the Russian President.
- What
- A search for a Chinese boy who met Putin in 2000.
- When
- The meeting occurred in 2000, the photo went viral recently, and he was found in July 2024.
- Where
- Yueyang, Hunan Province, China.
- Why
- The viral photo sparked interest, leading to the search and reunion of the boy and the media.
- Subject
- Meeting between Putin and Chinese boy
- Boy's Name
- Peng Pai
- Age
- 25 years old
- Meeting Year
- 2000
- Current Occupation
- Senior Engineer
- Education
- Master's degree from Moscow State University