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\u2026 In an authoritarian country like China, said Fang, simply expressing frustration and anger can have the impact of bringing people together. \u201cWhen we talk about \u2018impact\u2019, we should include more subtle things other than changing policy or regime,\u201d said Fang. \u201cIf some can remember\u2026 then it already has huge impact, because it clearly shows an alternative narrative to the official propaganda.\u201d \/\/<\/p>\n
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