This is a partial list of banned items in the People's Republic of China organized by medium. This list is limited to well documented, notable examples of censorship by the PRC and its dependencies.
Bans have been enacted for various reasons including geopolitical reasons[1], fear of inciting anger or unrest, negative depictions of Chinese people or culture[2], superstitious or religious propaganda, societal issues such as depictions of homosexuality, and to show preferential treatment for domestic productions.[3]
Expunged all essays and works by Lung Ying-tai. The last posting appeared on September 3 at Xinhua Online and referenced her new book Wide Rivers and Seas: 1949[5]. Although the headline is still accessible, the page only says "sorry! The article you're looking for has been deleted or has expired" [5]
Warner Brothers never submitted The Dark Knight for censors, citing "Cultural sensitivities in some elements of the film" due to several instances in the film that could be deemed offensive, including showing a Chinese money launderer, and a small appearance by a Hong Kong singer who's sexually explicit photographs leaked onto the internet.[7]
banned because (according to Xinhua, the state news agency of the People's Republic of China) 10 minutes of footage containing Chow Yun-fat's portrayal of Singaporean pirate Sao Feng have been trimmed from versions of the film which may be shown in China. Chow is onscreen for 20 minutes in the uncensored theatrical release of the film. No official reason for the censorship was given, but unofficial sources within China have indicated that the character offered a negative and stereotypical portrayal of the Chinese people.[9]
by American rock band Guns N' Roses is banned in China, reportedly due to supposed criticism in its title track about the government and a reference to the Falun Gong.[11] The government said through a state controlled newspaper that it "turns its spear point on China".[12][13]
The album by Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue was released as a 10-track edition of the album by EMI Records. The album got three tracks banned due to strict censorship in the People's Republic of China. The tracks that were omitted were "Nu-di-ty", "Speakerphone" and "Like a Drug".[14]
^"內地封殺 GN'R 唱片". Apple Daily (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong. 24 November 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2008. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
