Justin Bieber Banned in China Over ‘Bad Behavior’

Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber has been temporary “banned” in China for his ‘bad behavior’ says media reports on Thursday.

Last week, a netizen posted question on Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture website asking why Bieber wasn’t allowed to perform in China.

“Please give a detailed explanation of why Justin Bieber is not allowed to come to China! [He] has won many major awards, which demonstrates his extraordinary talents. Why aren’t mainland fans given the right to enjoy his performance?” the questioner wrote.

The bureau replied:

“We sympathize with your feelings. Justin Bieber is a talented singer but is also a controversial young foreign idol. We understand that there are records of his bad behavior, whether it is in his private life abroad or on stage.”

“His inappropriate manner has caused public discontent. In order to regulate the market order of show business in China and purify the market environment, it was decided that performers of inappropriate behavior will not be welcomed.”

In 2013, the controversial 23-year-old singer visited China but was caught being carried up to the Great Wall of China by Chinese bodyguards. The incident was witnessed by the locals as offensive.

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