Blackpink's Lisa and Chinese Actresses Face Weibo Suspension Over Paris Burlesque Show Controversy

Amid an ongoing Beijing crackdown on "vulgar" content and celebrity culture, social media giant Weibo suspends accounts of pop star Lisa from Blackpink and Chinese actresses Angelababy and Zhang Jiani, drawing public attention to China's stringent censorship measures.

• Blackpink member Lisa's account on Chinese social media platform Weibo has been suspended following her shows at the Crazy Horse nightclub in Paris, a venue known for its risqué cabaret.
• Chinese actresses Angelababy and Zhang Jiani, who reportedly attended Lisa's Paris shows, also faced restrictions on their social media accounts.
• The suspensions are speculated to be part of China's crackdown on 'vulgar' content and celebrity culture, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from Weibo users.
• Lisa's Weibo username was changed and her list of eight million followers disappeared, indicating a complete takedown of her account.
• In addition to Weibo, the actresses' Douyin, or Chinese TikTok, accounts have also been blocked.

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