Yahoo News Theresa May has been given a surprisingly adorable nickname in China
She might be facing increased scrutiny and pressure over Brexit in the UK, but it seems that Theresa May’s popularity is experiencing new highs in China.
The Prime Minister has reportedly been given the cuddly nickname of ‘Auntie May’ after proving popular among the younger generation of Chinese citizens who are fond of British culture.
The moniker was reportedly adopted ahead of her three day visit to the country this week for talks with Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping.
British leader #TheresaMay has a nickname in China: #梅姨, or "Auntie May" in English. The name has been developed by the younger generation in China whom are fond of British culture. pic.twitter.com/8mtquWYaOA
— China Plus News (@ChinaPlusNews) January 30, 2018
Praising the Prime Minister, one young woman in China said: ‘She has a good sense of fashion and she loves leopard print. Not like the stereotype of a female politician.’
Another man said: ‘I think her visit to China could be a new start for Sino-UK relations.
The favourable nickname follows that of Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping, who is often referred to as ‘Uncle’.
During her visit to China, Mrs May reportedly faced questions about Britain’s approach towards Brexit and insisted that she will recognise the way that Leave voters wanted to see a clear break in the UK’s relations with Europe.
She also repeated her promise to deliver on Brexit, and noted that 17.4 million Leave voters ‘did not vote for nothing to change when we come out of the EU.’
