BBC
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Chizi, a stand-up comedian based in China, performed in multiple cities outside mainland China after facing restrictions from Chinese authorities on his domestic performances. The comedian continued performing for Chinese-speaking audiences in other regions. Chinese officials have not publicly detailed specific reasons for restricting his performances within the country.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2x01q21wlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
