Nantong bans feudal funeral goods to promote safe tomb sweeping practices

The recent banning of the production and sale of feudal and superstitious funeral goods in Nantong, a city in Jiangsu province, has sparked widespread debate, with many Chinese netizens arguing that the ban failed to consider local customs and traditions, and overlooked the diverse cultural and traditional mourning practices of different groups.

A notice banning the production and sale of feudal and superstitious funeral goods, including ghost money and paper effigies, was issued by Nantong's Civil Affairs Bureau on Tuesday.

Those found in violation of the ban will have their goods confiscated and may face fines ranging from one to three times the value of production or sales.