Following crackdowns on the big-tech and education sectors, China’s entertainment industry may be the next target. This week’s formal arrest of film star Kris Wu marks the beginning of Xi Jinping’s campaign on cleansing the entertainment industry, according to current affairs commentator Li Yanming. Chinese media platforms have removed about 2 million video clips related to Kris Wu and about 7,000 episodes of variety shows, according to an official announcement on Aug. 17. As a result, Wu has almost disappeared from public view in China. The high-profile arrest on Aug. 16 on suspicion of rape is unprecedented in China’s entertainment industry. In addition, the arrest occurred amidst a series of activities targeting industry members, including a state-sponsored group training of celebrities on “red lines,” and self-governance talks between entertainment portals and stars and their agencies. Weibo Talks and Virtue Training On Aug. 4, 2021, the Weibo Community Management Center and …