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Chinese international student at Moscow University draped themselves in a Rising Sun flag in class, drawing widespread outrage

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莫斯科大学中国留学生课堂披旭日旗引众怒

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The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese military-associated flag featuring rays emanating from a sun.

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First recorded Oct 20, 2026, 12:59 PM CST · latest Oct 20, 2026, 12:59 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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