The UK-based Malaysian comedian, best known for his “Uncle Roger” character, appeared on at least three Chinese social media platforms after releasing a stand-up video last week that included jokes about surveillance and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. was expelled from.
As of Monday, HKFP confirmed that Nigel Ng’s “Uncle Roger” profiles on three social media platforms – Weibo, bilibili and Douyin – had all been suspended. A message on his Weibo account said, “This account has been banned from posting due to violation of relevant regulations.” His last post he made on April 21st.
Last Tuesday, Ng posted a trailer for his live show on Twitter. In the video, he joked about issues such as Taiwan, surveillance, and the social credit system.
“[Taiwan] It’s not a real country. I hope that someday you will join your motherland. One China,” he told the audience, playing the role of a clumsy Chinese uncle. “This nephew got a Huawei phone. They’re all listening…Long live President Xi.”
He also joked that he could be “erased” by the Chinese government for his actions, saying: “Dear Communist Party of China, Uncle Roger, good comrade, good comrade… please don’t let him disappear. Please,” he added.
According to the post, the full version of his comedy show will be released on June 4, the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. The 1989 incident ended months of student-led protests in China, with hundreds, perhaps thousands, killed as the People’s Liberation Army cracked down on demonstrators in Beijing.
Netizen “supports ban”
Some people on Weibo networks like Twitter supported the ban, with one commenter saying, “This is not only about Taiwan’s independence, but also about insulting China.”
“I support the defense of justice,” one person wrote, while another commented, “I support the ban.”
HKFP has contacted Mr Ng for comment.
In 2021, Ng posted a video featuring fellow YouTube star Mike Chen, who has criticized the Chinese government over its treatment of the Uyghur minority and opposition to Hong Kong’s controversial national security law. . Ng later deleted the video and apologized to his Chinese fans, saying the video had a “negative impact on society” after multiple users reported it.
Last Wednesday, Chinese authorities fined the comedy company 14.7 million yuan (US$2.13 million) and hinted at further legal action after one of its members made a roundabout joke about the military during a stand-up act. .
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