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South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lion sculptures to China

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South Korea has returned two looted Qing dynasty marble lion sculptures to China. These artifacts, believed to have guarded an imperial residence, were taken by Japanese invaders in the early 20th century. The handover ceremony took place in Seoul, fulfilling an agreement made between the leaders of South Korea and China earlier this year. The return was facilitated by improved bilateral relations, overcoming previous diplomatic hurdles related to the US THAAD missile defense system. AI

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South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lion sculptures to China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy win

    South Korea has returned a pair of Qing dynasty (1644-1911) marble sculptures to China, a symbolic gesture as the two nations work to repair bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy. The male and female lions, each standing 1.9 metres (6ft) tall and weighing 1.25 tonnes, were of…

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