Fan Chunli, a 50-year-old comedian from rural China, became a national sensation after her raw and candid stand-up performance detailing years of spousal abuse and her eventual escape resonated widely ...

Hong Kong (CNN) — With her short hair and unshowy clothing, Fan Chunli looks every bit the middle-aged woman from rural China. Among a crowd of youngsters vying to become the next breakout star in one ...

Yang Li is no stranger to online uproars. Four years ago the stand-up comedian (pictured) riled many Chinese men with a mildly worded ribbing on a streamed show. Her line, “Why does he look so ...

Chinese officials have warned comedians against stirring up gender discord, instructing those who invoke a battle of the sexes to criticize constructively rather than "for the sake of being funny." ...