Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
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Notable Quotes
"In China my face is treated like a sexual organ. It's not something that can be freely shown or circulated."
— Wang Yuechi , Celebrity
"I wanted to perform for people who speak Chinese, to introduce myself, showing them how I live, or think as someone who lived in China for 30 years."
— Wang Yuechi , Celebrity
"If something feels risky or dangerous, I find it interesting."
— Wang Yuechi , Celebrity
"I have no regrets because the space for stand-up in China has become 'much more confined' and the subjects are often 'very shallow'."
— Wang Yuechi , Celebrity
"My first reaction was relief because the show was based on reflections and realisations I'd had over the past few years, and I wanted to express how I truly felt."
— Wang Yuechi , Celebrity
Key People
Joe Wong is a Chinese-American comedian known for his stand-up performances.
Chizi is one of China's biggest stand-up comedians who was banned from performing in the country in 2023.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
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