"Black Myth: Wukong" video game raises discussions on repatriation of Chinese artifacts, including a headless Buddha in the British Museum.

The video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has sparked renewed discussions on the repatriation of Chinese cultural treasures, particularly highlighting a headless Buddha potentially looted and held in the British Museum. Since the 1840 Opium War, over 10 million Chinese artifacts have been lost abroad. China has used various strategies to reclaim over 150,000 artifacts since 1949, though many countries remain outside international repatriation agreements.

September 01, 2024
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