The late Lu Xun, one of China’s most influential modern writers, is usually found in textbooks and anthologies. But on Oct. 27, Lu made a surprise appearance on the Chinese social web when a user of Sina Weibo, China’s Twitter, posted a photo-shopped image showing the literary giant confessing on state-run China Central Television (CCTV) while clad in a prison uniform. The subtitle depicts Lu saying, “I did not write any of these essays.” Many of Lu’s works promote critical thinking and political awareness.
The late Lu Xun, one of China’s most influential modern writers, is usually found in textbooks and anthologies. But on Oct. 27, Lu made a surprise appearance on the Chinese social web when a user of Sina Weibo, China’s Twitter, posted a photo-shopped image showing the literary giant confessing on state-run China Central Television (CCTV) while clad in a prison uniform. The subtitle depicts Lu saying, “I did not write any of these essays.” Many of Lu’s works promote critical thinking and political awareness. - See more at: http://www.tealeafnation.com/2013/10/ghost-of-chinese-literary-giant-appears-online-in-chains/#sthash.GJRqeHM1.dpuf
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