Overview
- The mural in Shaoxing shows Lu Xun with a cigarette at a well-known photo spot near his former home and memorial hall.
- A woman disclosed on social media in August that she asked local authorities to replace the mural, arguing it could mislead young people.
- Her complaint drew widespread online criticism, with many users rejecting judgments of historical figures by contemporary standards.
- Chinese media commentary linked the dispute to concerns over entrenched smoking culture and a growing trend of public complaints described as a 'complaint culture.'
- As of mid-October 2025, reports do not confirm any official decision to remove or replace the mural despite calls for action.