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South Park is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.Its frequent depiction of taboo subject matter, unusual (especially sophomoric) humor and portrayal of religion for comic effect has generated controversy, ire from critics, and debate throughout the world over the course of its 26 seasons.
"Band in China" is the second episode of the twenty-third season of the American animated television series South Park. The 299th episode overall of the series, it premiered on Comedy Central in the United States on October 2, 2019. [2]
On October 7, 2019, South Park was reportedly banned from the Chinese Internet with videos, mentions, and discussion forums for the animated series being removed and shut down in response to episode 2 of the season, "Band in China". Later in the day South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone mockingly apologized. [7]
The episode takes aim at Hollywood's editorial tweaking to avoid Chinese government censorship.South Park banned in China following "Band in China" episode Nina Corcoran
China will reportedly no longer air episodes of the long-running raunchy 'South Park,' which often skewers international politics and government.
Days after being banned in China for criticizing censorship on the part of the Chinese government, "South Park" responded by fully embracing free speech.
In October 2019, Pooh was featured in the South Park episode "Band in China", because of his alleged resemblance with Xi. In the episode, Pooh is brutally killed by Randy Marsh. South Park was banned in China as a result of the episode. [11] [12]
After South Park was banned in Kuwait due to its poking fun at Islam, [3] Block 13 was created to serve as a replacement for South Park in the region. Before making the show, the creators asked Paramount for permission to make the show. The show aired during every year's Ramadan.