Comedy firm slapped with USD 2 million fine over military joke in China

Li Haoshi, whose stage name is House, drew the attention of authorities this week after using a word connected with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) during a comedy concert at Beijing's Century Theatre over the weekend. As the official criticism intensified, Li cancelled all of his shows, and the company that represents him, Shanghai Xiaoguo Culture Media, issued an apology, according to CNN

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