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Local Library In China Burns Books, Enraging Many

WORDS Posted: December 10, 2019 11:02 am

“Reports and photos of two women burning a pile of books outside the Zhenyuan county library in Gansu province emerged at the weekend. According to Chinese media, an article on the county’s website detailed a ‘removal and destruction’ cleanup at the end of October, focusing on illegal, religious, and biased books. … [The reports have] prompted a wave of criticism from commentators and internet users who were reminded of the Qin dynasty, when books were burned and scholars burned alive as a way to control the populace and prevent criticism of the regime.” – The Guardian

WORDS Published: 12.09.19

Read the story in The Guardian Published: 12.09.19

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