China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends'

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Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series "Friends," causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media.

source https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/12/entertainment/china-lgbt-friends-television-lesbian-censorship-scli-intl/index.html

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