China Uncensored
| China Uncensored | |
|---|---|
| Genre | News |
| Presented by | Chris Chappell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production company | New Tang Dynasty Television |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2012 |
China Uncensored is a satirical online news program that focuses on sensitive political issues in China with elements of humor. Chris Chappell is the host of the series.[1][2] The program is produced by New York-based New Tang Dynasty Television, which is affiliated with Falun Gong, a new religious movement that is banned in mainland China.[3]
In April 2017, Apple TV temporarily blocked China Uncensored in China, citing local laws, and also blocked the show in Hong Kong and Taiwan.[3][2]
Chris Chappell
Chappell, originally from Los Angeles, told The Daily Dot that he became interested in China at age 19 when he became ill and a friend introduced him to qigong, which he credited with curing him. He said he then studied the history of China and Chinese martial arts and trained with a Kung-fu master. He said he created China Uncensored while reporting on China because he was "tired of the unbiased attitude you had to have as an unbiased news reporter".[4]
Since October 2017, Chappell hosts the YouTube program America Uncovered.[5] In April 2018, he debuted as co-host of China Unscripted,[6] a podcast with Matt Gnaizda and Shelley Zhang.[non-primary source needed]
References
- ^ Sandra Ozromano. "Interview with Chris Chappell". The Right Angle. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ a b "Satirical News Show 'China Uncensored' Censored by Apple in Hong Kong and Taiwan". Global Voices Advocacy. 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ a b "Apple TV censors "China Uncensored" show | Reporters without borders". RSF. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ Luke Winkie, How YouTube’s China Uncensored is uncovering the country Trump loves to hate, The Daily Dot, 2017-03-06.
- ^ "America Uncovered".
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