Chinese social media bans female Uygur comic over marriage jokes – sparks backlash - The Star

Chinese social media bans female Uygur comic over marriage jokes – sparks backlash The Star

1 Mar, 01:00 — 1 Mar, 05:34

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Why this matters

This story highlights the ongoing tension between freedom of expression and state control in China, particularly concerning ethnic minorities. The ban on a Uygur comedian for seemingly innocuous marriage jokes underscores the sensitive environment for public discourse and the potential for online backlash against perceived censorship. It also reflects broader issues of cultural and social control within Chinese society.

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Key entities

Xiao PaUygur stand-up comedian WeiboChinese social media platform ChinaCountry where the ban occurred UygurEthnic minority group

Coverage Timeline

First report: SCMP · 1 Mar, 01:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

SCMP1 Mar, 01:00First to report