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No joke: China’s backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown

A person walks past a show venue of stand-up comedy company Xiaoguo Culture Media Co that has closed its business, in Beijing, China, on 19th May, 2023.

Beijing/Shanghai, China Reuters One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation’s military has spurred online uproar, a $US2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of cancelled shows and fears for the survival of Chinese stand-up comedy, a rare refuge for somewhat free speech. A person walks past a show venue of stand-up comedy […]