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Gao’s play, ‘The Other Shore’, had productions halted by..?

  • Its unpopularity

  • Lack of funds

  • The Chinese government

  • Health issues of the main cast

Answer

The Chinese government's censorship led to the halt in productions of Gao's play, "The Other Shore." The play's themes of political dissent and social criticism clashed with the government's desire for control and conformity, resulting in its suppression and Gao's eventual imprisonment.
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