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China’s ‘Squid Game’ Knockoff Ridiculed Online
A waiter dressed in an outfit from the Netflix series "Squid Game" holds a card while playing a game to attract customers at a cafe in Jakarta on Oct. 19, 2021. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
By Lisa Bian
10/29/2021Updated: 10/31/2021
As the Korean drama “Squid Game” soars in popularity worldwide, Youku, China’s biggest video platform, recently announced the launch of a variety show called “Squid’s Victory,” according to Chinese provincial media Hubei Daily.

While both the report and Chinese netizens ridiculed the show for blatant plagiarism, one analyst pointed out the danger of being creative in modern China.

Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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