Disney drops 'Simpsons' episode in Hong Kong in which character references 'forced labor camps' in China, reports say
Disney has scrubbed from its streaming service in Hong Kong an episode of"The Simpsons" that refers to"forced labor camps" in China,In the episode, entitled"One Angry Lisa," a character says:"Behold the wonders of China: Bitcoin mines, forced labor camps where children make smartphones."
The episode in question first aired in October but was not available to watch on Disney Plus in Hong Kong, according to the FT andIt was unclear when the episode disappeared from Disney Plus in Hong Kong and whether the company cut the episode itself. It was also unclear whether the Hong Kong government played a role in the decision not to include the episode.
Disney didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. The FT said the company declined its request for comment. Representatives for the Hong Kong government didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.