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Chinese Comedians Face Crackdown Over Gender-Related Jokes

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Chinese Comedians Face Crackdown Over Gender-Related Jokes
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A Chinese comedian, Fan Chunli, gained fame by joking about her abusive ex-husband and gender issues, but her performance has alarmed authorities who see it as provocative and a challenge to traditional gender roles, highlighting ongoing tensions around feminism and free expression in China.

Topics:entertainment#censorship#china#comedy#domestic-violence#gender-issues#world
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  1. Joking about her abusive husband launched this Chinese comedian to stardom. The authorities aren’t laughing  CNN
  2. Chinese authorities warn comedians against provoking ‘gender opposition’  The Straits Times
  3. Fan Chunli: China’s Rural Stand-Up Star Challenging Patriarchy  Букви
  4. Chinese Authorities Warn Comedians Over Jokes About Men and Women  Newsweek
  5. Chinese officials accuse online stand-up shows of stirring ‘gender antagonism’  South China Morning Post

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