No joke: China’s backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
BEIJING/SHANGHAI — One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation’s military has spurred online uproar, a $2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of canceled shows, and fears for the survival of Chinese stand-up comedy, a rare refuge for somewhat free speech. The furor over Li Haoshi’s wisecrack in Beijing last weekend marks […]
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