"Uncle Roger" Comedy Banned on Chinese Social Media for Political Jokes
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British-Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger, has had his social media accounts in China suspended due to a "violation of relevant laws and regulations". Ng and his followers suggest it was due to a clip he posted on western social media, in which he made jokes about China's government and President Xi. Ng is the latest comedian to be targeted in a crackdown by Chinese authorities on comedians, with recent events casting a chill over the industry.
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