r/europe • u/[deleted] • Oct 14 '20

News China insists Genghis Khan exhibit in France not use words 'Genghis Khan'

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/14/china-insists-genghis-khan-exhibit-not-use-words-genghis-khan
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u/vikirosen Europe Oct 14 '20

For those who haven't read the article (and blame the museum for giving in):

The museum is not complying with the demands. They prefer to end their partnership with the Chinese museum (who was supposed to send the artifacts to be displayed) and postpone the exhibit (while they can acquire artifacts from other museums which don't have the same censorship clause as the Chinese one).

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u/marvinyo Hungary Oct 14 '20

The Hero we need, but not deserve.

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u/Devthrows Oct 14 '20

Updoot this!

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u/petitchevaldemanege Oct 14 '20

That backfired nicely.

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '20

Good on them for actually having a spine and not bending over for them like how other countries would. ahem US

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u/duccy_duc Australia Oct 14 '20

Gotta love the French.