BRI, “Confucius Meets Marx,” and Banned Books
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Banning of a History Book and Parallels with Current Political Developments
The chapter explores the controversial banning of a history book in China that draws parallels between the story of an emperor and current political developments, unintentionally highlighting the failures of the current regime. It discusses the sensitivity of using the past to criticize the present and mentions examples of Xi Jinping's policies that have been viewed as detrimental, echoing the theme of the banned book.
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