Disney to “retire” Winnie the Pooh at Xi’s request
Pictured above (L-R): Winnie the Pooh, Chairman Xi Jinping. BURBANK, CA — Sources within the headquarters of The Disney Company confirm that the character of Winnie the Pooh is being “retired” worldwide, at the request of Chairman Xi Jinping of China. Uncle Walt’s Insider spoke with Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) about…

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