Chinese cities spark outcry with ban on joss paper sales and ‘feudal superstitions’ for Ching Ming Festival
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Local governments prohibit sale and production of joss paper, spirit money and other offerings used in ancestor worship during Tomb-Sweeping Day, sparking online debate and drawing rare dissent from state media over ‘crude and heavy-handed’ measures.