China Haults Sales of Jasmine….AS IF

“Jasmine” has become the political equivalent of “fire” in a crowded movie theater for leaders in China, who consider the word dangerous to the point of being unmentionable because it has come to mean one thing: revolution.

After Tunisians rose up earlier this year and overthrew their dictatorial regime, they dubbed their accomplishment the “Jasmine Revolution.” Some individuals in China liked the sound of the phrase and began referencing it, especially since jasmine is also an integral part of Chinese culture. The flower is a mainstay of Chinese tea and the subject of a popular folk song.”

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