Political Content
Many removed images are predictable, such as those depicting state violence, caricatures that demean government leaders, or aerial shots of protests. However, these images are often less offensive than one might think. For instance, all images of Chinese political leaders are banned from non-official sites; they can only appear on government-run platforms. Private companies, tasked with enforcing state regulations, tend to err on the side of caution with other media. After President Xi Jinping abolished term limits, the letter 'n' was also prohibited because it was used as a mathematical symbol to mock him.
