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Dead generals, live memes: China’s new heritage

This Tomb-Sweeping Day, ibuprofen, hemorrhoid cream, and bullet-train tickets at ancient shrines redrew the economics of cultural spending.

April 9, 2026

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Dead generals, live memes: China’s new heritage

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