The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London has complied with censorship demands from its Chinese printing partner, C&C Offset Printing, by removing sensitive images and maps from at least two recent exhibition catalogues. This includes a historic map depicting British colonial trade routes, which was rejected by the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) in China due to its geographical implications. The V&A's internal communications reveal frustration over the censorship process, which delayed the printing schedule. Despite the museum's assertion that the edits were minor and did not affect the overall narrative, the incident underscores the broader issue of censorship faced by institutions that rely on Chinese printers for cost-effective production. Similar practices have been reported by other prominent UK institutions, including the British Museum and Tate, raising concerns about the implications of adhering to censorship laws that affect even seemingly unrelated content. The V&A has indicated that it maintains editorial oversight and would reconsider printing in China if censorship requests were deemed problematic.