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Squid Game' takes China by storm despite censors over violent content

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It is not available in China but Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game has already built up a huge following in the country, with fans dodging strict internet controls to stream the show and snapping up merchandise such as its unique outfits. The dystopian South Korean thriller has become the most popular Netflix series launch ever, the streaming giant said Tuesday, but it is unlikely to pass China’s censors because of its brutally violent content. Yet it is already a hit in cities such as Shanghai, where a crowd formed Tuesday at an eatery selling dalgona — the crisp sugar candy featured in one episode — with customers gathering at its Squid Game-themed sign to take photos. “People were sending jokes related to the show in group chats when I started watching,” a customer surnamed Li told AFP. “It’s rather fast-paced and therefore, quite thrilling,” the video producer said of the series.

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