

Drum Tower: Stand-up feminists
18 snips Dec 5, 2023
Alice Su, senior China correspondent, and David Rennie, The Economist's Beijing bureau chief, explore the challenges faced by Chinese feminists in China and their use of stand-up comedy as a form of expression. They discuss self-censorship in comedy, the motivations behind going into exile, and the impact of comedy on feminist topics. The podcast also explores the cathartic and risky nature of the comedy club at Drum Tower, the consequences of losing access to social media in China, and the experiences of exiled individuals navigating high pressure and surveillance.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Feminist Challenges and Stand-Up Comedy
01:35 • 14min
Comedic Expression, Caution, and Activism at Drum Tower
15:31 • 2min
Exploring a Subversive Event in China: Performers, Audience, and Risks
17:21 • 2min
The Impact of Losing Access to Social Media in China
19:11 • 14min
Surviving and Finding Support: The Experiences of Exiled Individuals from China
33:31 • 2min