Part 6/10:
Content Censorship and Political Sensitivities
The Chinese government’s crackdown on entertainment adds another layer of complexity. They have strict guidelines against content that depicts LGBTQ+ themes, alternative political narratives, or anything deemed sensitive, such as references to the Tiananmen Square protests. Apparent clues like a bus scene in the Marvel film Shang-Chi featuring the number “8964” — a possible nod to the Tiananmen Square massacre — have sparked speculation about intentional political messaging or subtle resistance.