At a 2018 event, she received widespread praise for her appearance while wearing a dress designed by Chinese-born fashion designer Ester Hsu.

Beyond serving as an executive at several companies, Zhang has built a reputation as an investor. She has advised JD.com’s luxury business division, managed the company’s charitable foundation, organized major fashion events and regularly attended Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks as well as the Cannes Film Festival.

Liu came under intense public scrutiny in 2018 after a former University of Minnesota student accused him of rape, according to the Global Times.

He was arrested on suspicion of felony rape, but prosecutors later declined to file criminal charges due to what they described as “serious evidentiary problems.” The civil lawsuit was settled in 2022, the same year Liu stepped down as CEO of JD.com.

Afterward, Liu praised Zhang for supporting him throughout the ordeal, saying: “Without her, I couldn’t have made it to this day. I will cherish, care for, and protect my family.”