Chinese Authorities Warn Comedians Against Provoking 'Gender Opposition'
CHINA, JUL 22 – Chinese officials said some comedy shows exploit gender conflict to gain attention and urged comedians to balance humor with constructive criticism, citing recent viral performances.
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Chinese officials warn comedians against provoking ‘gender opposition’
Chinese officials have warned comedians against stirring up gender discord, instructing those who invoke a battle of the sexes to criticise constructively rather than “for the sake of being funny”. Chinese streaming platform iQiyi’s “The King of Stand-up Comedy” broadcasts a performance by Fan Chunli, who goes by the stage name “Fangzhuren,” a 50-year-old whose set revolved around her abusive marriage. Photo: Screenshot. The WeChat article poste…
After the viral broadcast of a series of funny shows about men, the authorities of Zhejiang province, east of China, issued a warning to the comedians this Sunday.
Chinese authorities warn comedians against provoking 'gender opposition'
BEIJING: Chinese officials have warned comedians against stirring up gender discord, instructing those who invoke a battle of the sexes to criticise constructively rather than "for the sake of being funny". The WeChat article posted over the weekend by authorities in eastern Zhejiang province comes after a
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