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Book critical of Ming emperor recalled after prompting online comparisons with Xi
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Monday, 23 October 2023
A book that drew comparisons between an inept Chinese emperor and President Xi Jinping has been pulled from shelves in China. The book, titled "Chongzhen: The Diligent Emperor of a Fallen Dynasty was recalled on October 16, due to "printing problems", its publisher, Dook Media Group, said in an online notice. Chongzhen, whose reign ended with his suicide in 1644, was noted by historians for his diligence as much as his paranoia, including the constant questioning of his subjects' loyalty.
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Monday, 23 October 2023
