Chinese aesthetics abound at Washington summit, from Mao suits to peony trousers

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During President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, Chinese aesthetics were prominently displayed in the attire of senior officials including Xi himself, who wore traditional Mao suits. The cultural elements extended to the US delegation, underscoring the event's diplomatic significance.

Throughout President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, Chinese aesthetics were not confined to first lady Peng Liyuan, long an ambassador of Chinese fashion, but also appeared in the outfits of other senior Chinese officials and even members of the US delegation. At the state dinner in the White House on Thursday, Xi and other senior Chinese officials – including his chief of staff Cai Qi and foreign minister Wang Yi – wore black Mao suits. Notably, while Xi has regularly worn the attire...