Keziah Daum was criticised by some for wearing the qipao despite having no Chinese roots. She is seen here in the centre of the photo with her classmates. Their poses are both references to the YouTube comedy show ‘Vape Nation’. Photo: Twitter
Keziah Daum was criticised by some for wearing the qipao despite having no Chinese roots. She is seen here in the centre of the photo with her classmates. Their poses are both references to the YouTube comedy show ‘Vape Nation’. Photo: Twitter

Why US and China have such different views about an American girl in a cheongsam

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Keziah Daum was criticised by some for wearing the qipao despite having no Chinese roots. She is seen here in the centre of the photo with her classmates. Their poses are both references to the YouTube comedy show ‘Vape Nation’. Photo: Twitter
Keziah Daum was criticised by some for wearing the qipao despite having no Chinese roots. She is seen here in the centre of the photo with her classmates. Their poses are both references to the YouTube comedy show ‘Vape Nation’. Photo: Twitter
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