Controversial 'Winnie the Pooh' Film Removed from Hong Kong Theaters.
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The release of a slasher film featuring Winnie the Pooh has been cancelled in Hong Kong and Macao, with no explanation given by the cinemas involved. The character is seen by many as a playful taunt of China's President Xi Jinping, and the film's cancellation has sparked concerns over increasing censorship in Hong Kong. The city has seen more cases of censorship over the last two years, mostly targeting non-commercial movies, such as independent short films.
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