His whereabouts are unknown, but all companies associated with him are being fined or prohibited from working, and other comedians are prudently closing shop.
Censorship
Secret Document Reveals China’s Paranoid Efforts to Keep Xinjiang News Secret
An old man died crushed by a wall. The CCP immediately mobilized 171 agents to investigate—not the incident but who had reported it to Radio Free Asia.
Legal Concept of “Extremist Material” Expanded in Russia
Courts will be allowed to consider “extremist” even documents or information not explicitly listed as such—and anything connected with “Fascism.”
The CCP Against Juliet: Why King Charles’ Coronation Concert Angered the Party
Actress Mei Mac performed Juliet in a “Romeo and Juliet” scene and was interviewed displaying the banned slogan “Come On Hong Kong” on her sleeves.
China, Beware of the New Anti-Espionage Law
With the new rules, all those who send abroad news the CCP does not like may be considered “spies”—including “Bitter Winter” reporters.
12-Year-Old Boy Detained for Slapping a Statue of Chairman Mao
Posting an anti-Mao video is never a good idea in China, but the police reaction against a child was immediate, disproportionate, and violent.
Dong Yuyu: Well-Known Journalist and Academic Indicted for “Espionage”
The “Guangming Daily” editorialist was arrested for an unauthorized lunch with a Japanese diplomat. His real sin was recommending moderation to the CCP, including on issues of state control of religions.
China’s Crackdown on “Script Killing,” Act 2
After the 2021 regulations, the CCP wants to put the immensely popular offline “script entertainment” games under even tighter control.
ChatGPT-Type Chatbots in China: Allowed Only if They Provide “Socialist” Content
A new regulation tries to prevent Chinese from obtaining texts not approved by the CCP through artificial intelligence.
Sichuan Tibetan Writer Sentenced to 4 Years for Defending Tibetan Language
Zangkar Jamyang was declared a “separatist” for having posted an article on the Internet.