Terracotta Warrior thumb theft sparks outrage in China

A 24-year-old man has been charged with theft after he stole the thumb of a Terracotta Warrior statue that was on display at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The 2,000-year-old figure is an iconic symbol of Chinese culture and history and one of the most important discoveries in Chinese archeology. Chinese authorities are calling for harsh punishment.

February 21, 2018
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