A Chinese comedian made a joke that some extreme patriots interpreted as a slight on the Chinese army, though it apparently didn't say anything about the army. The government forced him to publish a confession of guilt, then silenced him on communication platforms.

The government also fined the company he works for around 1.5 million dollars.

I have a hunch he will be punished in other ways that were not officially announced. For instance, that he won't be allowed to work as a comedian any more.