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.
Censorship
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.
China’s New Crackdown Targets “Self-Media”
As recent scandals and the COVID protests demonstrated, allowing non-Party-approved news to be posted on social media is something the regime cannot tolerate.
Censorship Frenzy: Do Not Search for “2952” in China or You Will Get Into Trouble
Xi Jinping was unanimously re-elected with 2,952 votes. But censors suspect that “2,952” is now a code word used to poke fun at the Chinese pseudo-democracy.
The Suicide of the Pink-Haired Girl: How the CCP Exploited a Tragedy
A 24-year-old student was insulted for months on social media and committed suicide. The Two Sessions’ answer: more surveillance.