baffle 当惑させる perplex

ultimately 最終的に

As Beijing cracks down further on artistic expression, doubts remain over whether the Oscars will air in mainland China either.

crack down 厳しく取り締まる

https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-oscars-won-t-be-aired-for-first-time-since-1969/a-57042436?maca=en-GK_RSS_SmartNews_Volltext_ENG-20051-xml-media