Obama Memorabilia Banned upon visit to China

In preparation for the American President's visit to China, Chinese authorities cracked down on the sale of merchandise baring President Obama's image. Another example of the censorship coming from Beijing.

But interestingly enough not all of Obama memorabilia was banned, just items that might be constrewed  as controversial. For example, Obama in Superman garb was allowed to be sold, but Obama in Red Guard attire was banned. I guess that was a little too taboo for Chinese regulators.

Apparently government officials visited stores that were well known for selling Obama memorabilia and forced them to stop selling controversial items. One of the most popular items that was banned was imagery that blended the likenesses of President Obama and Communist Leader Mao Zedong, whichhas been dubbed " ObaMao." The ObaMao image takes an image of President Obama and dresses him the famous green jacket and cap worn by the Communist legend.

Obama has spoke in china about the importance of openness fro free society. I guess the bureaucrats missed the memo.