Well the old mao suits have long been replaced by formal suits and we have seen tiaras before during State Visits to China. Even Queen Beatrix was spotted wearing one in Beijing!
--Previous Message-- : It“s in China, where the President used to : wear Mao-shirts and has upgraded to regular : suits and tie. Black-tie is not normal for : state events, and I doubt they“ve ever : considered white-tie. : : --Previous Message-- : State visit ? No banquet no black or white : tie : ! Quite disappointing : : : --Previous Message-- : The Danish royal website has several : pictures : from the Danish state visits to China. : : During the official welcoming ceremony, the : Queen wore a blue coat and turquoise : earrings, and when she removed the coat, a : large modern turquoise necklace appeared. I : believe Her Majesty wore the same dress and : jewels during the state banquet. : : : : : : : :