Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world
China DailyYang Liping stars in her dance drama Peacock, in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, in January. Back in 2021, as Liu graced the stage, greeting the audience with a traditional Chinese bow, a foreign contestant was visibly moved, exclaiming, "This is why I came to China — to embrace Chinese culture." Even amid a constellation of dance champions and internet celebrities, Liu's embodiment of "Chinese style" secured him first place and a ticket to global stardom. In Foshan, Guangdong province, admirers from the United States and Vietnam donned hanfu — traditional Chinese attire — as a tribute to the culture that Liu champions. "Liu left me with a very positive impression of traditional Chinese culture and inspired me to consider wearing traditional Chinese attire," one of his fans said.