作为一国元首，常在镜头前出现的习近平很少有机会展现他个人性情的一面。但当他与多年未谋面的老友重聚时，或在繁忙的外事活动间隙里，人们看到了一个不一样的习近平。

As the busy leader of a country of over 1.3 billion people, Chinese President Xi Jinping rarely has a chance to show his personal side to the public. But when revisiting old friends or taking a break from diplomatic tasks, he has revealed glimpses of his personality to the world.

三十年的友谊，你看看

In 1985, the Dvorchaks hosted Xi during his visit to Iowa. Xi invited them to China 30 years later and hosted them at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

我过去，您别站起来了

Xi awarded medals to Russian veterans for their contributions to China’s victory against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Many of the veterans attending the event had limited mobility, so Xi brought the medals over to them.

 我也是了却一个心愿

In 2001, Jim Bacon, then premier of Tasmania, met Xi in China and invited him to visit. In 2014, Xi kept his promise. Unfortunately, Bacon had passed away. Xi still paid a visit to Bacon’s family.

我们两人吃一块就好

Once a farmer himself, Xi feels close to ordinary people. He paid a visit to a Costa Rican family in 2013.

和体育明星自拍

Xi’s a big fan of all kinds of sports. He paid a visit to the Manchester City Football Club and took a selfie with Cameron and Manchester City star Sergio Aguero.

要看千年的中国去西安，看五百年的中国去北京，看一百年的中国去上海

Xi’s popular among young people. He met some students at Lincoln High School in Washington State in 2015.