Hindustan Times Protest In Chinese Village Over Funeral Order: ‘Cremate, Not Bury’ Directive In Guizhou Causes Clash

Villagers in Guizhou province, China, have erupted in protest over a controversial cremation mandate that clashes with local burial traditions and Miao community customs. The unrest, reported by The Guardian, reflects rising rural discontent with government policies mandating cremation to save land. Protesters are confronting local officials and invoking sensitive criticism of President Xi Jinping, while authorities insist the policy stems from longstanding national law. As Beijing pushes “green” burial alternatives amid land shortages, protests highlight growing tensions between traditional culture and state directives.

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