Chinese Censorship

The video discusses Chinese censorship, focusing on both direct censorship and self-censorship within the cultural industry. It highlights topics that are typically banned, such as the Tiananmen Square massacre and the Uighur movement. The concept of self-censorship is likened to an electric fence, where individuals learn to avoid certain topics to prevent repercussions. Over time, self-censorship becomes deeply ingrained, making it difficult to distinguish from natural behavior.

Which of the following topics is considered a 'no fly zone' in Chinese censorship?

• The One Child Policy

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Great Wall of China

• The Silk Road

What metaphor is used to describe self-censorship in China?

• A locked door

• A high wall

• A deep river

• An electric fence

How do individuals in the cultural industry in China typically handle topics that might be censored?

• They seek government approval first

• They publish them anonymously

• They avoid them entirely

• They openly discuss them

What is a consequence of decades of self-censorship in China?

• Increased freedom of speech

• Difficulty in identifying self-censorship

• More government intervention

• Greater international collaboration

What has self-censorship become for many in China?

• A temporary measure

• A way of life

• An outdated practice

• A legal requirement