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Commentary: A Chinese international student wears the Rising Sun flag; how can national dignity be offended?

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马上评｜中国留学生竟身披旭日旗，民族尊严岂容冒犯？

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The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese symbol associated with the country's wartime military history.

The story

Recently, images of a Chinese international student in the history department of a university in Moscow wearing the Rising Sun flag in class circulated online, drawing attention.

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First recorded Oct 19, 2026, 12:53 AM CST · latest Oct 19, 2026, 12:54 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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