Yang Yi, a well-known Chinese crosstalk performer, retaliated against an audience member who called him "Yang Laowu" during a performance, sparking public controversy. His crosstalk troupe's recent performances have been cancelled. The Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism's investigation has drawn attention.
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Yang Yi, a well-known Chinese crosstalk performer, retaliated against an audience member who called him "Yang Laowu" during a performance, sparking public controversy. His crosstalk troupe's recent performances have been cancelled. The Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism's investigation has drawn attention.