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Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad

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.

July 1, 2026 at 10:04 PM Original source
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Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
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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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