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Chinese art begins long journey home from US museums

Original: Chinese art takes long march home from US museums

The South China Morning Post reports that Chinese artworks held in United States museums are beginning a slow process of returning to China. The pieces are described as taking a 'long march home', pointing to protracted negotiations and logistics surrounding repatriation. The report is drawing attention to the wider debate over cultural artefacts held by Western institutions and calls for their return.

Why now: Repatriation of cultural artefacts is a recurring flashpoint in US-China cultural relations, drawing fresh attention with this report.

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