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Lao-Cha Hai Shi: A Runaway Musical Sensation in China
The song is billed as a combination of Chinese folk songs and stories from a Qing dynasty classic. But commentators have noted that it seems to be a satirical takedown of the Chinese entertainment industry through coded insults. Malus: Could you explain what's going on here and why this song is so popular?
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