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Guo Degang Under Fire for Song Alteration | San Antonio News
Guo Degang, China’s top comedian, is under fire after altering lyrics in a revolutionary anthem—changing a lake reference to the Forbidden City—triggering an investigation and cancellations of his shows. His promotion company blamed “venue issues” while offering refunds, signaling how precarious artistic freedom is in China. Known for revitalizing traditional xiangsheng with youth, Guo’s stunt risks everything, echoing past cases like another comic fined for using a military slogan—a reminder that even comedy has strict boundaries here. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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