China fines comedy troupe $2 million for military joke.
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A Chinese comedy troupe has been fined $2.1m over a joke about the military that invoked a slogan from President Xi Jinping. The quip, which likened the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to military conduct, irked authorities. The company accepted the penalty and terminated Mr Li's contract. The incident sheds light on the challenging climate for Chinese comedians, who have been targeted by authorities and netizens alike.
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