Do Chinese still wear the Cheongsam? | CCTV English

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Channel: Hi China · 2018 · News & Politics

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The cheongsam or qipao, a traditional Chinese women's dress, had first appeared in China in the 1920s. It was once regarded as the national dress representing the image of Chinese women. But what has happened in the past 100 years? Do they still wear the cheongsam today after 40 years of reform and opening-up? #40yearsopeningup #ChinaQandA

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