China insists Genghis Khan exhibit not use words 'Genghis Khan'

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[–]hennaojichan 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Temujin was his birth name and it is commonly used in Asia. China would like us to forget that their empire was ruled by Mongolians for many years.

[–]jet199 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

Damn, they know how to hold a grudge.

[–]hennaojichan 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

They do. They still hold a grudge against Japan for supposed crimes during WWII. For contrast think of how many Americans or other WWII Allies still hate Germany or Germans for WWII. Zero to 10% maybe? The propaganda against Japan in China is good for the party because citizens can focus their hatred on Japan rather than their present oppressors.