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China’s obsession with controlling media extends to themes of gender and sexuality, driven by demographic concerns. The country’s history of one-child policies, gender-selective abortions, and cultural preferences for male offspring have created a skewed population with significant gender imbalances—more men than women and a burgeoning “singles crisis.” The government hopes to bolster birth rates by curbing exposure to media that might embolden women to seek independence or challenge traditional roles.