April 25, 2013, Laure Shang was invited to perform at the state reception banquet held by  Chinese Chairman Xi, Jinping and First Lady Peng, Liyuan to welcome France President Francois Hollande for his first state visit to China. Laure Shang sang a French hit song “Les Champs-Elysées” before the distinguished guests. After the reception, Chairman Xi, Jinping and First Lady, Peng, liyuan with President Francois Hollande received Laure Shang and other artists performed at the banquet and took a group photo together. Laure Shang was praised by First Lady Peng, a celebrated singer herself, for her outstanding performance and President Hollande also praised Laure‘s perfect French.