China's active censorship of public mourning to prevent political criticism of current leadership exemplifies state control over expression and collective memory, preventing citizens from engaging in unrestricted public discourse.
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
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