Li Yan, 19-year-old daughter of singer Faye Wong and Li Yapeng, was photographed using a vaping device outside a Beijing restaurant. The incident happened after she left the establishment with her father and stepmother Hai Ha Jin Xi.
Li Yan pulled the vaping device from her pocket and used it casually. Her father and stepmother showed no reaction to her actions. Neither made any comments during the incident.
Li Yan had returned to Beijing to visit her father and stepmother. She studies abroad but was spending time with family.
Online Reactions Split Over Vaping Photos
The photographs generated debate on social media platforms. Critics called her vaping a “harmful habit” and questioned whether someone her age should vape, despite her legal adult status.
Many people criticized Li Yapeng for his calm response to his daughter’s vaping. Observers suggested he had grown accustomed to her habit, implying she had been vaping for months.
Supporters defended Li Yan’s actions. One commenter wrote “Li Yan is of age, and this is outdoors. E-cigarettes aren’t bothering anyone.” They noted she vaped in an open space rather than indoors.
Parents Both Known Smokers
Li Yan currently lives with her father Li Yapeng in Beijing. Both Faye Wong and Li Yapeng are established smokers.
Social media users suggested Li Yan’s vaping habit stemmed from her parents’ smoking behavior. Her comfortable handling of the device indicated she had been vaping for an extended time.
Tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes are legal for adults to own and use in Mainland China. Li Yan’s vaping falls within legal parameters given her age and location.
