China's Nationalistic Blogger Sparks Controversy Over New Year Decorations China
A Chinese ultranationalist vlogger raised eyebrows when he discovered red circular stickers with the words “Happy 2024” on the glass doors of a shopping mall in Nanjing. Claiming these seemingly innocent New Year decorations were nationalistic Japanese motifs resembling the rising sun in Japan’s flag, the vlogger confronted mall staff, leading to police intervention and the removal of the decorations.
The episode sparked a debate on Chinese social media, with netizens highlighting the potential absurdity of banning all red circular objects, including iconic symbols like Huawei’s logo, Mao Zedong posters, and even traffic lights.
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