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| Japan restores diplomatic ties with China (1972) | |
Copyright Masaru HASHIMOTO
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| THE MAO TSE-TUNG FUNNY FACE INCIDENT This cartoon depicted Mao Tse-tung making funny faces at Japanese-Chinese ties that were based on economic priorities. My work became an international issue, since after protests from China, the weekly magazine decided not to carry the manga. | |