The Simpsons episode that references Tiananmen Square missing on Disney+ in Hong Kong

Disney+ in Hong Kong
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An episode of The Simpsons that references the Tiananmen Square massacre has seemingly been censored on Disney+ in Hong Kong.

The Disney streaming service launched in Hong Kong this month, but a season sixteen episode in which the Simpsons go to China is not available there, Bloomberg reports. Near the end of the 2005 episode "Goo Goo Gai Pan," a character stands in front of a tank in a recreation of the famous "Tank Man" photo. There's also a joke about the government trying to censor references to the 1989 crackdown on protesters that left hundreds if not thousands dead, as a sign is shown that reads, "Tien An Men Square: On this site, in 1989, nothing happened."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.