Chinese stand-up comedian under criminal investigation for joke accused of insulting the army

Li Haoshi, a popular stand-up comedian in China who goes by the stage name “House,“ has been placed under criminal investigation for a joke that the authorities say insults the People's Liberation Army. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: #Beijing #China #Standup