World leaders wearing tangzhuang at the 2001 APEC summit

Tangzhuang (Chinese: 唐装; pinyin: tángzhuāng; literally "Chinese suit" ^[1][2]) refers to the Chinese jacket that originated at the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Tangzhuang evolved from Magua (马褂), a Manchu clothing, which was in turn adopted by the Han Chinese during Qing Dynasty. At that time, only noblemen, aristocracy and government officials were wearing it, however, in modern times it was eventually adopted by common people. This kind of clothing is often seen as a national costume for men, although women wear it as well. ^[3]

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shanghai, China in November 2001, the host presented its silk-embroided tangzhuang jackets as the Chinese traditional national costume.

Now in Chinese communities, the Mao suit, the western suit, and the Tang suit are main formal dressing for men in many occasions. Tangzhuang is made in different colors, most commonly red, dark blue, gold and black. One common design is the usage of Chinese characters (Hanzi, 汉字) as monogram such as Fu (福,'happiness' in Chinese) , Shou (寿, 'longevity' in Chinese) to spread good luck and wishes.

See also[link]

• Chinese clothing
• Cheongsam
• Changshan
• Mandarin collar
• Hanfu

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Li Pu (李普) (824 – July 16, 828^[1][2]), formally Crown Prince Daohuai (悼懷太子), was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty. He was the oldest son of Emperor Jingzong.

Li Pu was born in 824, around the time when his father Emperor Jingzong had just taken the throne, and he was Emperor Jingzong's oldest son.^[3] His mother was Consort Guo, who then carried the title of Cairen (才人) but was given the greater title of Guifei (貴妃) after he was born.^[4] Li Pu was created the Prince of Jin the same year he was born.^[3]

Around new year 827, Emperor Jingzong was assassinated, and Emperor Jingzong's younger brother Li Ang the Prince of Jiang became emperor (as Emperor Wenzong).^[5] Emperor Jingzong favored Li Pu greatly because he saw Li Pu as careful and obedient. He also wanted to have Li Pu serve as his heir.^[6] Li Pu died in 828, however, and Emperor Wenzong was greatly saddened, such that even after he had a son (Li Yong) he did not create Li Yong crown prince until 832.^[5][6] He posthumously honored Li Pu as a crown prince.^[5]

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1. ^ Academia Sinica Chinese-Western Calendar Converter.
2. ^ Book of Tang, vol. 17, part 1.
3. ^ ^{a b} Book of Tang, vol. 175.
4. ^ Book of Tang, vol. 51.
5. ^ ^{a b c} Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 243.
6. ^ ^{a b} Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 244.

• Book of Tang, vol. 175.
• New Book of Tang, vol. 82.
• Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 243.