It has around 14 regular comedians , and holds workshops to train others . Stand-up comedy is an art form virtually unknown in China . The government has been cracking down on it for years, and the number of people who can perform at home or abroad are very limited. City now home to several open mic nights a week in both Chinese and English . Stand-up is a tough sell to older generation ; younger people more open .
Stand-up comedy is an art form virtually unknown in China . The government has been cracking down on it for years, and the number of people who can perform at home or abroad are very limited. City now home to several open mic nights a week in both Chinese and English . Stand-up is a tough sell to older generation ; younger people more open .