Mao Ning's father was born in Mao Ning, Xiangtan, Hunan, 1972 in February. She was admitted to Hunan Normal University at the age of 17 and entered the Department of Foreign Affairs of Foreign Affairs University for further study. Chairman Mao, the main founder and leader of the Chinese Production Party, China People's Liberation Army and People's Republic of China (PRC), is also from Xiangtan, Hunan.