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China airport warns tourists over replica ancient swords

Replicas of the ancient Sword of Goujian, a popular souvenir from the Hubei Provincial Museum, have caused a stir at Wuhan's Tianhe International Airport. The airport issued a notice reminding tourists that swords with blades longer than 6cm, including the replica, cannot be carried on board and must be checked or shipped. This announcement led to humorous online reactions, with netizens joking that even historical figures would have to comply with modern airport security regulations. AI

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