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Why China’s Communist Party has a beef with Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig, the hugely popular animated show aimed at preschoolers, has become hugely popular in China. It can be found on virtually every internet video platform and has amassed some 34 billion views online since 2015. But the official state newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party recently took aim at some Peppa Pig videos and a popular video platform has banned “Peppa Pig” as a search term.

May 2, 2018
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Skype has vanished from Apple and Android app stores in China.00:52
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China bans Skype
November 23, 2017
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Beijing has been increasingly clamping down on use of VPNs in recent weeks. This has prompted concerns among various groups that it will stifle academic research and international trade.02:27
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China’s VPN crackdown: how are Beijing students coping?
July 20, 2017
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Holly Chik presents the latest update on AI in mainland China. William Zheng reports on the first person arrested for using ChatGPT to generate fake news; while tech reporters Ben Jiang and Coco...34:50
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China makes first ChatGPT arrest as job losses by AI begin
May 12, 2023
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While podcasting has long been on the media menu in the West, the digital audio downloads have only recently started gaining popularity in China. More than 7,000 new podcasts went online in the...02:21
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Podcasts on the rise in China
July 7, 2021
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Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei was formally arrested in China on February 5, 2021, after being detained for six months. Cheng, who worked as a TV anchor at CGTN has been formally arrested...01:51
China-Australia relations
Australian journalist formally arrested in China
February 9, 2021
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Ren Zhiqiang, a former property tycoon and an outspoken critic of China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, is under investigation for alleged “serious violations of law and discipline”,...01:05
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Critic of China’s coronavirus response under investigation
April 8, 2020
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China has banned the American animated satire sitcom South Park after its latest episode mocked Beijing’s censorship, The Hollywood Reporter reported on October 7, 2019.  ...02:13
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China bans South Park
October 8, 2019
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Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody was finally released in China – but as a censored version. ...01:40
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ censored in China
April 1, 2019
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Chinese and Philippine aircraft in South China Sea face-off
February 19, 2025
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed a range of issues amid an "increasingly complex and severe external environment." He stressed that China is positioned to be a source of stability in the midst of global turbulence.  03:26
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Wang Yi outlines China’s foreign policy directions
March 7, 2025
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Senior skydiver takes the plunge
March 7, 2025
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Taiwan began culling iguanas nearly 10 years ago with the 2025 target set at more than 100,000  03:04
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Taiwan bounty hunters kill invasive iguanas
March 7, 2025
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Amid a boom in generative AI and the rise of apps like DeepSeek and ChatGPT, China’s adult toys industry is the latest to capitalise on the global trend. WMDoll, one of the biggest sex doll...05:38
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Chinese sex doll makers embrace AI
March 6, 2025
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A skilful driver in southern China’s Guizhou province made an elaborate “three-point” turn on a narrow road that was captured in footage that went viral online.01:07
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Chinese driver skilfully manoeuvres car on narrow road
March 6, 2025
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China’s subway farmers highlight inequality
March 6, 2025
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As leaders gather for the annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, Beijing faces a tough task to boost the nation’s economy amid deflation risks and a real estate slump. Pledges have been made to stimulate consumption and jobs, but Shanghai business owners say targeted measures are needed  03:22
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The small business concerns behind China’s ‘two sessions’
March 5, 2025
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Li Qiang said China has set a GDP target of around 5 per cent, announced measures to stimulate economy 03:53
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Chinese premier outlines key priorities for 2025
March 5, 2025
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Tourist injured after slipping headfirst down snowy mountain trail in China
March 5, 2025
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China’s top political advisory body convenes annual session in Beijing
March 4, 2025
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A taxi driver in eastern China escaped from his vehicle after a sudden explosion. The taxi later went up in flames.01:15
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Taxi in China goes up in flames after explosion
March 4, 2025
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As plan was announced, the US president and commerce secretary also criticised the world’s top manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for taking ‘advantage’ of America  02:14
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Trump, TSMC announce US$100 billion investment
March 4, 2025
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Trump to double tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%
February 28, 2025
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