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Wuhan investigates Guo Degang after pipa lyric changes

8/18/2026

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Guo Degang was investigated after altering the lyrics of “Playing my beloved pipa” at a Wuhan show in July 2026.
Wuhan’s Culture and Tourism Bureau said the change may breach regulations, prompting refunds for Xi’an tickets and cancellation of later shows with no return date.
The case follows fines on comedians Li Haoshi (14.7 million yuan, 2023) and Li Bo (50,000 yuan, 2022), with netizens split on officials’ sensitivity.

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Guo Degang was investigated after altering the lyrics of “Playing my beloved pipa” at a Wuhan show in July 2026.
Wuhan’s Culture and Tourism Bureau said the change may breach regulations, prompting refunds for Xi’an tickets and cancellation of later shows with no return date.
The case follows fines on comedians Li Haoshi (14.7 million yuan, 2023) and Li Bo (50,000 yuan, 2022), with netizens split on officials’ sensitivity.