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Beijing

TV host probed for Mao remarks

A popular host at China Central Television, Bi Fujian, was suspended from his post and is under investigation for making vulgar remarks about late Chairman Mao Zedong, a source said on Friday. A video, which was posted online, showed Bi making unflattering references to Mao while singing in the style of the Peking Opera. A profile of Bi has been removed from the CCTV website.