This time, China censored the Friends series. According to the news of Reuters; The hit comedy series Friends was censored by multiple publishers, including Tercent, Youku, and Bilibili.
In particular, a moment was deleted when the character of Ross, played by David Schwimmer, shared that his wife is a lesbian. Another scene where Joey suggests going to a strip club is among the censored episodes.
Fans took to Weibo, the country’s social media platform, to show their reactions. However, the hashtag #Friendshasbeencensored was soon hidden and is currently showing no results.
In 2015, the People’s Republic of China banned TV shows and movies that depict what they call non-normal sexual relationships, including homosexuality. The Chinese communist party heavily censors the media for content that is not in line with national interests. Reasons for censorship include belittling cultural traditions, undermining religious policy, and endangering social morality.
