Hypocrite Disney kowtows to China

Disney has pulled an episode of “The Simpsons” that features criticism of China from its streaming platform in Hong Kong.

The episode, titled “One Angry Lisa,” first aired in October and shows Marge Simpson taking a spin class as a screen displays images of the Great Wall of China. “Behold the wonders of China,” the class instructor states. “Bitcoin mines, forced labor camps where children make smartphones.”

In recent years, Hong Kong has come under increasing control of Beijing, with Disney likely pulling the episode so as not to anger the Chinese government.

China has become one of the company’s most significant sources of revenue.

While Disney touts itself as an enlightened and progressive company, China is under fire for human-rights abuses, including cultural and religious persecution, so the company’s decision has sparked accusations of hypocrisy.

“A company like Disney, which . . . spews how diverse and inclusive they are, should stand up for what they supposedly believe in instead of bending over backward for China’s money,” one critic recently tweeted.

Disney did not respond to requests for comment.