Young Chinese are embracing Hanfu, or clothing of the Han ethnic majority that was popular before the Qing dynasty. But some say the fashion trend could be weaponized.

A resurgence of traditional culture and a fast-growing overseas population fuel a new chapter for Han Chinese ethnic clothing.

As the "hanfu (traditional Han Chinese clothing) fever" has spread widely in China during recent years, people are not surprised to see young ladies wearing hanfu on the street. During holidays ...

- Ancient style, new fashion - In modern China, the hanfu community spans the gamut: from history enthusiasts to anime fans, to students and even young professionals.

THE HANFU CLOTHING INDUSTRY is now worth 1 billion yuan ($140.7 million), which has prompted many to say it signifies the revival of Han or hanfu culture. However, it may be too early to call it a ...

An umbrella term for a diverse array of ostensibly traditional clothing, “hanfu” is better suited to making fashion statements than political ones.

THE HANFU CLOTHING INDUSTRY is now worth 1 billion yuan ($140.7 million), which has prompted many to say it signifies the revival of Han or hanfu culture. However, it may be too early to call it a ...

Li Doudou, dressed in "Hanfu", or Han clothing, leaves an apartment block for a performance of the "guqin" traditional musical instrument, an ancient seven-stringed zither, in Hebei province ...

Although some scholars question the historical accuracy of hanfu, the style has grown wildly popular, especially among young people. These days, there are hundreds of hanfu clothing brands, and ...

College students wear traditional hanfu clothing as they dance at a park in Fuyang, Anhui province, in April. [Photo provided to China Daily] About 300 days a year, 25-year-old Zhou Zhiluo wears ...