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

BBC World Wednesday 01 July 2026, 22:04 UTC 1 min read

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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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