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China : News Last Updated: Jun 24, 2008 - 9:08:05 PM


Controversial Poems: Periodical Banned
By Boxun/CFP
Jun 24, 2008 - 9:07:01 PM

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Translation by CFP
POEMS MONTHLY has been banned due to a controversial poem and commentary on the issue dated February 2008, with the title Project 571 which reminded readers of Lin Biao, recognized as a traitor in Mao's age. POEMS MONTHLY totaled 27 issues has enjoyed a wide popularity since it was launched in January 2006. A famous critic, Professor Chen Zhongyi, from Chinese Department in Xiamen University felt regretful for banning POEMS MONTHLY, saying it has ruined the brand of a periodical worth reading.

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http://news.boxun.com/news/gb/china/2008/06/200806250004.shtml



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