(CFP)

Peng Liyuan, a famous Chinese soprano, has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS of the World Health Organization (WHO).

"Peng has long worked in areas ranging from the care of AIDS orphans to advocating the importance of HIV testing and taking appropriate protective precautions," said Margaret Chan, Director General of the WHO.

Peng is China's first master in national vocal music. With numerous honors bestowed on her nationally and internationally, Peng is a star with a huge and respectful audience of admirers.

Besides being a successful singer, she is also devoted to social welfare and charity causes. At the beginning of 2006, Peng became a volunteer of the Chinese Ministry of Health for advocating the importance of preventing AIDS. She was also appointed National Ambassador for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention in March 2007.