Disney Cuts 'Simpsons' Episode for Mentioning 'Forced Labor' in China
Posted on AllSides February 7th, 2023
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Disney's latest move in Hong Kong has sparked concern over freedom of speech and the entertainment giant's relationship with the Chinese Communist Party.
As reported by the Financial Times and confirmed by Axios, Disney has removed an episode of "The Simpsons" from its streaming platform in Hong Kong that mentions "forced labor camps" in China.
The episode, "One Angry Lisa," features character Marge Simpson at an exercise class with the Great Wall of China on the screen, as her instructor says: "Behold the wonders of China. Bitcoin mines, forced labor camps where children...
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