"We surely support the application," he said.
The Zhongshan suit became fashionable among Chinese people in the early part of last century and remained popular with late leaders such as Mao Zedong, and became regarded as a must-have item for young Chinese people in the 1960s and 70s.
Chen said he also hoped the Zhongshan suit could be selected as the official uniform for the Chinese sports delegation and ritual staff for the upcoming Olympic Games ceremonies.
"The Games, which will leave a distinctive Olympic legacy for the country, will also be an occasion to display Chinese traditional costume culture," Chen said.
"And the Zhongshan suit is expected to become popular if it is displayed at the special occasion."
Although fewer people are wearing the suits these days, Chen said he was sure they will once again regain popularity because the suit had been given a slight makeover.
"Based on the original suit, we have upgraded it with modern fashionable elements including new materials and design features in an effort to keep pace with the times," Chen said.
These include leather detailing and embroidered Olympic rings, he said.
Editor: Cindy Xu
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