A slight break from policy, one of the latest topics relating to US – China relations actually came from a prom dress! When an American girl wore a traditional qipao to prom, twitter users quickly labeled it cultural misappropriation and scolded her for the lack of sensitivity. The Chinese population, however, loved it! They were excited to see her sharing the Chinese cultural and some even went so far as to suggest she visit China.
It was great to see this small, but still sense of unity from the who Chinese were willing to extend excitement to what many Americans were upset about. We have incredibly different cultures, but that does not mean we should hesitate in learning about them or adopting some elements of it. Chinese students are keenly aware of US celebrities, basketball players, social themes, and fashion trends. I think it is time we show some effort on our side too that amounts to more than just eating fortune cookies.
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2144207/qipao-us-prom-wins-support-china-after-internet-backlash