Cathay Pacific Pulls Family Guy Episode Over Scene

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific airline has issued an apology and removed an episode of 'Family Guy' from its in-flight entertainment following complaints about a scene referencing the Tiananmen Square 'Tank Man' incident. This scene, from the series' first season, depicted the character Peter Griffin in a parody of the iconic 1989 photograph of a lone protester confronting Chinese tanks. The removal was in response to concerns that the content might violate Hong Kong's national security laws. The Tiananmen Square massacre remains a highly sensitive subject in China, with significant censorship and legal ramifications for those referencing it. Cathay Pacific emphasized that the content does not reflect the airline's views and has instructed its third-party provider to investigate the issue further. The incident highlights the ongoing tension and censorship surrounding historical events in China, especially since the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.