As the world watched in horror at pictures of the Notre Dame burning, some in China saw another story in the flames: that of retribution
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"I might be sympathetic to refugees in Lebanon, but the blaze of the Notre Dame only reminds me of the flames of the Old Summer Palace," wrote one user on social media."Everything has consequences, heavenly cycles, retribution. This applies to both people and country! I only feel awe for karma, and it has nothing to do with morality.
Scenes from the Notre Dame Cathedral fire 01:25Notre Dame The burning of the Summer Palace has become an indelible image for the sufferings of China during the colonial period. This inspired numerous comments on social media that the fire at Notre Dame was a form of karmic justice. Several state-run outlets have criticized the reaction, however, with broadcaster CCTV calling it"narrow-minded nationalism.
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