In these sadly polarised, hypersensitive times, racial nationalism’s uglier character traits are often stoked by those in power as convenient diversions from real issues such as double-digit youth ...

The beloved cheongsam, or qipao in Mandarin, traces back to the Qing dynasty but evolved to become a chic dress worn by film stars and socialites Maggie Cheung Man-yuk firmly seared herself into the ...

It is as much fashion as it is an integral part of our culture. This traditional Chinese dress has evolved over time into a form that is unique and iconic, and which is celebrated in literature, art ...

A painting by Lu Mei portray woman in cheongsam, exuding an air of ease and contentment. [Photo provided to China Daily] Among traditional and folk attire, a dress with a history of 100 years-the ...

Few dresses have been as iconic in history as the cheongsam, also known as qipao, save the "little black dress" or the white wedding dress. Yet, growing up, I never liked cheongsams. My oldest memory ...

Few dresses have been as iconic in history as the cheongsam, also known as qipao, save the "little black dress" or the white wedding dress. Yet, growing up, I never liked cheongsams. My oldest memory ...