Chinese museums are currently under scrutiny following a series of embarrassing errors discovered on display captions within exhibitions dedicated to Communist Party history. The incidents have drawn attention because of the high political stakes involved in how the state presents its revolutionary past, particularly as authorities aggressively promote 'red tourism' to boost domestic interest in party history.

One notable error occurred at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou. In an exhibit detailing the Long March—a foundational event in Communist history—a translation error resulted in the 'Red Army' being incorrectly referred to as a 'red car.' This type of mistake is viewed as a significant lapse in professional standards, given that these displays are intended to serve as authoritative educational tools for the public.

While the SCMP report highlights the embarrassment these errors cause for museum curators and local officials, it notes that these mistakes are occurring at a time when the government is placing increased emphasis on the accuracy and reach of revolutionary narratives. The report suggests that the pressure to rapidly expand and maintain these 'red' exhibitions may be contributing to a lack of oversight in the production of signage and informational materials. There is no indication at this time that the errors were intentional or politically motivated, but they have sparked a broader conversation about the quality control processes within state-run cultural institutions.