Crossing a ‘red’ line? Chinese comedy star investigated over altered song lyrics
- East Asia Guo Degang was accused of “violating public order and good customs” after changing the lyrics of a classic Chinese revolutionary song during a recent performance.
- Chinese comedian Guo Degang as Ji Gong, a legendary Chinese Buddhist monk and folk hero.
- Guo had changed the lyrics of a well-known revolutionary song during a Peking opera adaptation of Ji Gong, held in Wuhan on Jul 24, 2026.
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- East Asia Guo Degang was accused of “violating public order and good customs” after changing the lyrics of a classic Chinese revolutionary song during a recent performance.
- Chinese comedian Guo Degang as Ji Gong, a legendary Chinese Buddhist monk and folk hero.
- Guo had changed the lyrics of a well-known revolutionary song during a Peking opera adaptation of Ji Gong, held in Wuhan on Jul 24, 2026.
Sources: CNA