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Chinese comedy star Guo Degang under investigation for changing lyrics to famous revolutionary song

The 53-year-old performer is credited with reviving crosstalk, a traditional comedy form built around dialogue, wordplay, and storytelling

The Independent UK · Aug 19

China's government can't take a joke, so comedians living abroad censor themselves

Standup comedy is booming in China, and Chinese people living around the world are setting up local Mandarin-language comedy clubs as far afield as Tokyo, Madrid and New York

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Comedian Uncle Roger has social media accounts suspended in China

Suspension of standup comedian, otherwise known as Nigel Ng, came after he posted a video making fun of the country’s authoritarian government

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

China fines comedy firm £1.68m over standup’s stray dog joke

Comedian apologises after some critics said gag about dogs chasing a squirrel drew parallels with country’s army

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Chinese authorities slap comedy firm with $2 million fine after military joke

China on Wednesday slapped one of the country's best-known comedy companies with a 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) penalty, accusing it of "harming society" after a military joke made by one of its comedians drew strong public criticism.

Reuters · May 17, 2023