Chapter 32: What Belongs to China Must Remain China's

As soon as the host finished speaking, an uproar erupted throughout the venue.

Over a century ago, the iron heels of the Anglo-French Allied Forces trampled the treasures of the imperial gardens in the East, causing these twelve bronze statues, which embody the essence of Chinese artistry, to be scattered overseas.

To this day, only seven have returned to their motherland.

The dragon head, in particular, had remained almost completely unheard of, with only a vague rumor years ago suggesting it had been auctioned in France, though its authenticity remained uncertain.

Who would have imagined that it would appear here today, so abruptly and without any warning?