HasanAbi confronted by Chinese security in Tiananmen Square after displaying controversial meme

Hasan Piker China Trip / Tiananmen Square Incident

The Hasan Piker China Trip is a multi-day trip to China streamed on Twitch by leftist political streamer Hasan Piker, aka Hasanabi, that began on November 10th, 2025. Clips from the stream went viral on social media as it took place, including on sites like Reddit and X / Twitter. Several of these clips inspired controversy online, including a clip of Piker having his phone confiscated and reportedly searched by Chinese police while at Tiananmen…

Hasan Piker's Video Interrupted by Security in Tiananmen Square

Hasan Piker's livestream in Tiananmen Square interrupted by security after a controversial joke.

Hasan Piker Declares ‘I Don’t Have Any Patriotism’ for America While Streaming From Tiananmen Square

During the stream, Piker marveled at the show of support for the Chinese communist party among the crowd gathered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square

HasanAbi confronted by Chinese security in Tiananmen Square after displaying controversial meme

Hasan Piker’s livestream was halted after Chinese security demanded access to his phone due to a Chairman Mao meme