Why Lunar New Year Celebration Became Political Dangerous in China
Published February 18, 2026
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What should be a joyful Lunar New Year in China has quietly turned into a political danger zone. From the “Chúxī / Chú Xí” wordplay that sounds like “Remove Xi,” to coded couplets, viral homophones, and a provincial New Year gala abruptly pulled mid-broadcast, festive language is being repurposed into political satire.…
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- February 18, 2026
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