Taiwan mocks Beijing over new Winnie the Pooh film
CNNCNN — Taiwan’s government has mocked Beijing over rumors a new film featuring Winnie the Pooh has been banned in mainland China, due to comparisons between the yellow bear and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The new Disney film centers around a grown-up Christopher Robin reuniting with his old friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. There has been no official announcement regarding “Christopher Robin,” but many media outlets suggested there could be a link between the decision not to show the film and the Chinese government’s crackdown on images of Winnie the Pooh. In addition, there’s no blanket ban in mainland China on the character of Winnie the Pooh – his books and toys can still be bought widely across the country.
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China has banned Winnie the Pooh for comparison with Xi Jinping
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Winnie the Pooh 'banned from Disneyland in China' due to Xi Jinping meme
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