Well, it's not a complete ban. China has a media environment that encourages positive, educational and healthy content. While some extreme or inappropriate horror stories may be prohibited, there are also horror - related works that are created within the scope permitted by the regulations. For example, some horror elements might be incorporated in movies or literature with a positive theme, like using horror to represent the fight against evil or to show how people overcome their fears.
There was no definite answer to China's top ten horror stories because different people might have different choices. But here are some of the more famous horror stories:
1. White Night Walk: The story of a mysterious incident between two teenagers involving death and murder.
[Ghost Blows Out the Light]: A story about a group of grave robbers who encounter a series of terrifying events on a mysterious deserted island.
Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio: It is a collection of ancient Chinese novels about monsters and supernatural stories. There are many creepy stories.
4 " Seven Deadly Sins ": A modern novel about a young man facing the death penalty for his crimes. Before he was executed, a series of terrifying events happened.
5 Flowers in the Mirror: It's a collection of stories about monsters and magic, with many terrifying and mysterious plots.
" Youyou Baishu ": It tells the story of an adventure between a young man, Bai Xiaotian, and his monster friend. There are many strange and mysterious plots.
Sadako: This is a famous Japanese horror movie about an actress who encountered a terrifying incident while filming a horror movie.
The Grudge: It tells the story of a woman who was attacked by a monster in the movie. This movie has received a wide range of horror and horror around the world.
Human Skin Inn: It tells the story of a group of travelers on a mysterious deserted island who encountered terrifying events, including vampires and monsters.
10 The Shining: It tells the story of the horror events in Kubrick's movie The Shining. This movie is considered a classic horror movie.
One common 'china doll horror story' might involve a haunted china doll that moves on its own at night. People claim to see it change positions or even walk around the room when no one is looking.
There have been reports of some children being adopted from China having hidden health issues that were not fully disclosed before the adoption. For example, a family might adopt a child thinking they have a minor ailment, but later find out it's a much more serious and costly condition to manage. This can put a huge financial and emotional strain on the family.
Many of the stories were not based on facts. For example, the idea that children under this policy were overly pampered and had psychological problems. In fact, families and society were also actively guiding children's healthy growth. And China has always been committed to promoting comprehensive development of children in various aspects such as education and mental health.
Some might be. There could be cases where people misinterpret natural occurrences around a china doll. For instance, a draft in an old house might make a doll seem like it moved, and then the fear - stricken mind turns it into a horror story.
One horror story could be having to teach in extremely overcrowded classrooms with no proper teaching aids. There are so many students that it's hard to give individual attention. Another might be dealing with parents who have unrealistic expectations about their children's English proficiency improvement in a very short time. For example, they expect their kids to be fluent after just a few weeks of classes.
One horror story could be about the intense competition among concubines. In the imperial harem, they often had to fight for the emperor's attention. Some concubines were framed by others through false accusations. For example, being accused of witchcraft or plotting against the emperor, which could lead to their sudden and cruel downfall, including being imprisoned or even executed without proper proof.
Yes, it is somewhat true. China has certain regulations on horror stories. One reason is to protect the mental health of the public, especially the younger generation. Horror stories with excessive gore, negative values or superstition are restricted to ensure a positive cultural environment.