According to Sina, the 58-year-old actress is currently gaining attention for her participation in Mango TV's reality show Sisters Who Make Waves. In the first episode, she performed "One Plum Dream", the theme song from the film adaptation of Qiong Yao's novel of the same name, receiving the highest scores from judges and the audience.

Before joining the singing and dancing show, Xiao Qiang led a quiet, disciplined life. She stated that she sleeps early, wakes early, takes daily walks in the park, practices yoga, transcribes Buddhist scriptures, practices calligraphy, and cares for her pets and plants. The actress once worried about her age and appearance, but after several years of transcribing scriptures and practicing calligraphy, she found her mood stable and serene. Xiao Qiang does not focus on the beauty of her handwriting; instead, she enjoys the process, immersing her mind in the brush and ink.

Actress Xiao Qiang. Photo: Elle.

Living single, Xiao Qiang does not feel lonely or empty due to her many activities and hobbies. She said, "For me, marriage is no longer important. In my view, a life partner has a broad meaning; my hobbies or a soulmate can also be my life partner. Now, every day is lovely for me."

In her youth, Xiao Qiang had a few relationships. She first fell in love at age 20, a relationship that lasted 10 years. The actress said, "He was the only one who made me yearn for marriage. But back then, we had a long-distance relationship for too long, and it ultimately went nowhere."

Xiao Qiang entered the entertainment industry at age 21 as a photo model. Actor Ma Jingtao discovered her and introduced her to her first television series, Love Without Regrets. Thanks to her striking looks and strong acting skills, Xiao Qiang participated in numerous films such as A Moment of Dream, Little Li Flying Daggers, Still Love You Tomorrow, and The Spirit of the Hero. She was a leading Taiwanese star in the 1990s, with high demand for commercials.