BEIJING/SHANGHAI - One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation's military has spurred online uproar, a US$2 million fine (S$2.6 million), 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. The furore over Li Haoshi's wisecrack in Beijing last weekend marks the biggest scandal...
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 May 19, 2023BEIJING/SHANGHAI - One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation's military has spurred online uproar, a US$2 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.
The State Council's information office, which handles media queries on behalf of the government, did not respond to Reuters request for comment. "I fear this could spell a clampdown on the whole industry," said a US-based Chinese comedian who uses the stage name Kite. She declined to give her real name, fearing repercussions.
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