How Peppa Pig became a gangster figure in China

British cartoon Peppa Pig has been blocked on a popular Chinese streaming platform, after the beloved children’s character developed a "gangster" reputation among adults.

British cartoon Peppa Pig has been blocked on a popular Chinese streaming platform for gaining a reputation as a "gangster". Source: SBS

Chinese video streaming site Douyin has wiped more than 30,000 clips featuring Peppa Pig this week, after the character became a little too popular among adults for the site’s liking.

The British cartoon has become incredibly popular in China since it was first aired on state broadcaster CCTV in 2015.

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