Justin Bieber News: Artist Banned From Performing in China Because of 'Bad Behavior'

Jul 23, 2017 | 12:53 AM

Justin Bieber has been banned by China to perform in Beijing because of his bad behavior.

Reuters/Mario AnzuoniThe Beijing government has banned Justin Bieber because of bad behavior.

According to a statement from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture, the Canadian singer and songwriter is not allowed to visit the capital of China because of his misconduct.

"His series of misbehaviors while living abroad and during his performances in China has caused public resentment," said the statement, as translated by CNN.

The announcement continued that it is "inappropriate to bring in performers with bad behaviors," since they are trying to "regulate the domestic entertainment market and purify its environment."

The ban will affect Bieber's Purpose World Tour, which has scheduled dates in Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India and China. But because of the ban, Bieber will have to cancel his scheduled stop in Beijing.

Bieber's schedule in Shanghai might also be affected because of Beijing's decision to ban the artist. An official from the Shanghai cultural authority, which approves concerts in the city, said that they will likely cancel Bieber's visit into the city as well because of his ban in Beijing.

A Chinese ticketing website selling tickets to Bieber's Purpose World Tour in Beijing and Shanghai said that they were not aware yet of the capital government's decision to ban the artist. But the staff from the site assured that there will be a full refund if the concert will not push through in China.

Beijing's decision to ban the Canadian music artist may come as no surprise because Bieber has been known for several controversies surrounding his behavior. Aside from treating some of his fans poorly, Bieber also pleaded guilty to illegal street racing. He also received backlash for not knowing the Spanish lyrics to his most recent hit, "Descpacito."

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Justin Bieber is ready to stretch his support and he is "always around to give advice" to the son of Davis and Victoria Beckham, the 12-year-old youngster inherited his mother's love to the music. Last Christmas Cruz uploaded his song and got thousands of likes on YouTube.

Cruz Beckham and Justin Bieber both share the same manager, Scooter Braun, who reckons the pre teen wannabe "superstar" will avoid doing "dumb things" if he stays close to his parents.

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The 23-year-old Justin Bieber has started his musical career very early, so the Canadian star knows that the age doesn't matter when it's about the real talent. Like Cruz Beckham has. Justin says:

'Cruz Beckham could be the next superstar, for sure. He has pretty talented parents in the first place and is a pretty talented kid – I back him completely.'

According to Mr Bieber, Cruz has been blessed with the great parents, loving and caring. Victoria and David believe that Cruz is able to do something great in this life, and there is no need to neglect his gift. If Cruz wants to break into the music industry, Justin's advice would be to stay close to Beckhams.

"Parents can stop you from doing dumb things and keep you on the right track,'

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Justin Bieber banned from performing in China due to 'bad behaviour'

China has barred Justin Bieber from performing in the country, citing past examples of the pop star's "bad behaviour," The New York Times reports.

In a statement published Tuesday on its website, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture wrote, "Justin Bieber is a gifted singer, but he is also a controversial young foreign singer. As far as we are concerned, he has engaged in a series of bad behaviours, both in his social life and during a previous performance in China, which caused discontent among the public. In order to maintain order in the Chinese market and purify the Chinese performance environment, it is not suitable to bring in badly behaved entertainers," the statement continued. "We hope that as Justin Bieber matures, he can continue to improve his own words and actions, and truly become a singer beloved by the public."

The Bureau, responding to a query submitted on the site about the singer's lengthy absence from China, didn't specify how the country would enforce the ban. And an official at the organisation told The New York Times she was unaware of the stance and offered no details.

While the specifics are hazy, China's motivations seem clear, given Bieber's multiple controversies in the country in recent years. In 2013, photographs circulated showing the 23-year-old's bodyguards carrying him up the Great Wall of China; on that same trip, as part of his world tour 2012 LP, Believe, he caused a fan commotion by skateboarding outside a Beijing mall.

The following year, Bieber earned blowback from the Chinese government after visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, with then-Foreign Ministry of China Qin Gang stating, "I hope this singer can learn more about the history of Japanese militarism, and the wrongful historical and militaristic views promoted by the shrine after his visit."

Bieber's ongoing world tour behind his fourth LP, 2015's Purpose, will conclude in September and October with a stretch of Asian dates, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, the Philippines and Singapore.

China is known for blacklisting Western artists for political concerns. Last year, the country banned Lady Gaga after she met with the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, to discuss yoga. Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Oasis and Bjork have faced similar obstruction after speaking out in favour of Tibetan independence. 

Published in Daily Times, July 23^rd 2017.

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Justin Bieber banned from China

For all of Justin Bieber's antics, we still didn't see this one coming. 

The Canadian popstar is embarking on a world tour at the moment, featuring posted dates in Japan, India and others. 

Read more: Every Time I Die banned from Florida venue, no one knows why

However, it looks like any potential dates in mainland China have been scrubbed from the list.

"His series of misbehaviors while living abroad and during his performances in China has caused public resentment," according to a statement by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture from July 18. "To regulate the domestic entertainment market and purify its environment, we find it inappropriate to bring in performers with bad behaviors." (Translation by CNN.)

Although Bieber's site shows no dates in China, a Chinese ticket agency is still selling tickets for a September 16 in Beijing and September 23 in Shanghai, but will be offering full refunds in the event of cancellations. According to CNN, a source at the Shanghai cultural authority has stated that the Shanghai date is also likely to be cancelled in light of the Beijing decision. 

The singer is also banned from Argentina over a 2013 paparazzi scuffle, but Bieber isn't the only artist to get a national ban: Even Bob Dylan was banned from China back in 2010, joining the ranks of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. 

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STASI: China gives Justin Bieber the red light for his bad boy antics — lucky him!

What do Justin Bieber and the Dalai Lama have in common? Well, besides posing naked, smoking weed at gigs and wearing meat outfits? Oh wait, that's Lady Gaga, not the Dalai Lama, even though the spiritual leader does nonetheless belong to the same tiny club as they do.

No — not Richard Gere's fan club. That one has fewer members.

What all three share is the distinction of being banned in China.

Biebs is just the latest banned boy — along with Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Oasis, as well as female rockers like Bjork, (who wears swan not steak). These performers were all banned — unlike Biebs — for speaking out against Tibetan independence. Katy Perry, Biebs and Gaga were banned not for speaking out, but for speaking smut.

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Being banned in China is now better than winning an Grammy.

You get tremendous street cred without having to actually go to China, the most annoying country on the planet. It would be more fun to visit North Korea.

My only regret is that I wasn't banned in Beijing before I wasted my time traveling there.

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Lexi Thompson of the United States plays a shot during day three of the 2016 Honda LPGA Thailand in February. Professional women athletes do not need to be told how to dress — and addressed — as though they're children!

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LPGA is being slammed for slut shaming because they issued a dress code for "ladies" on the pro tour. Women's mags and sites immediately erupted in fury that they would dare dictate what female pro golfers can wear.

"Players shall present a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Clothing worn by players shall be consistent with currently accepted golf fashion. Golf attire and fashion is always changing and evolving. T-shirts, jeans, or shorts (for players) are considered inappropriate. Our officials monitor player appearance for violations while allowing players to express their own personal styles.

Do you believe it? These professional women athletes do not need to be told how to dress — and addressed — as though they're children!

What did you say? That's the PGA dress code for men? Oh.

Musk wants hyperloop to get people from NYC to DC in 29 minutes

Train levitation for dummies

Either Elon Musk can't add or he's never dealt with the government.

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For a smart billionaire, Elon Musk sounds like a real dummy. Take last week's Twitter gem: "Just received verbal govt approval for The Boring Company to build an underground NY-Phil-Balt-DC Hyperloop. NY-DC in 29 mins."

Really? Either the PayPal genius can't add or he's never dealt with the government. More likely he got approval from another guy who's never dealt with government: President Trump.

I asked Dr. Michael Horodniceanu, former president of MTA Capital Construction, (he built the Second Avenue Subway), now Chairman of NYU's Civil Engineering Advisory Board, about the realities of getting approval that quick for something that big.

Justin Bieber can't perform in Beijing due to 'bad behavior'

"First off the maglev (magnetic levitation train) would have to go 500 miles per hour to get there in 29 minutes, with no stopping between D.C. and New York, which is unrealistic. Problem with that is the average maglev speed is 220 m.p.h., although there is one that has reached 360. In addition, you'd need to go through a complicated environmental process through countless political jurisdictions.

"It would need state approvals from New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and D.C. Then it would need city and county approvals for everything, not the least of which are underground utilities (that already exist). Then there's eminent domain (expropriating people from their property for public use), and environmental impact studies from each."

So — what? You can't just call a guy and get approval for a five-state magnetic levitating rail system that would cost $400 billion? Who knew?

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Justin Bieber not welcome to perform in China

Sorry, Justin Bieber -- you're not welcome to perform in China.

The Bureau of Culture from the country's capital city of Beijing said in a statement released earlier this week that Bieber, 23, is simply too "controversial."

The statement, released Tuesday, came after a fan, or "Belieber," demanded to know why the singer wasn't allowed to perform in China.

Bieber is currently on his Purpose World Tour, in support of his 2015 album of the same name. He's set to bring the worldwide tour to Asia in September and October, but the pop star won't be stopping in China. Instead, he'll perform in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia.

The country didn't go into specific reasons why the Canadian singer couldn't perform, but, according to a translation, called him a "controversial young foreign singer."

The memo also states that Bieber has "had a series of bad behavior" incidents, which didn't bode well for the singer publicly. The statement added that it wasn't "appropriate to introduce" the singer to Chinese audiences.

"Thanks again for your understanding and support!" the statement concluded.

Bieber has had several run-ins with the law. He was arrested for dangerous driving and assault in his native Canada in September 2014. He was also arrested earlier that year on a DUI charge, driving with an expired driver's license and resisting arrest without violence, after leaving a Miami nightclub.

After those incidents, the singer vowed to clean up his act, telling daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres in February 2015, "I'm passionate about being better and growing."

Back in April, Bieber celebrated how far he's come by posting a photo of his 2014 DUI mugshot next to a photo of himself.

He captioned the composite: "I LOVE THIS because it reminds me IM NOT EXACTLY WHERE I WANT TO BE BUT THANK GOD IM NOT WHERE I USED TO BE!! THE BEST IS YET TO COME DO YOU BELIEVE IT?"

Bieber brought his 2013 "Believe" Tour to China, performing three times in Beijing, Dalian and Shanghai, respectively.

He even took in the Great Wall of China while there, and caused a stir when photos surfaced of him being carried by two bodyguards.

ABC News reached out to a rep for Bieber, but did not immediately hear back.

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It was another busy news week across California. Missed the headlines on Patch? Whether you're looking for breaking or bizarre news, or sweet or silly stories, we've rounded up some of the most newsworthy articles from the past week.

From Linkin Park frontman's tragic death, to Justin Bieber's surprise hospital visit, take a look back at the top 10 news stories across California over the past week.

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China Banned Justin Bieber

Singer Justin Bieber will have to "grow up" a bit and adjust his attitude if he wants to sing in China. Because of past "bad behavior", the Canadian pop idol this year will not be allowed to go to the country during the Asian part of his world tour "Purpose", world agencies reported.

In response to a fan's request for information about the dates for Bieber's concerts in China during his concert tour in Asia in September, the Beijing Culture Bureau of the Beijing City Hall responded that the 23-year-old singer was banned from singing in the country.

The "behavioural problems" of the "talented but controversial young foreign singer" are cited as a reason. "We hope that Justin Bieber will grow up in words and deeds, improve his behaviour, and become a singer truly loved by the people," they say.

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6 Immature Reasons Justin Bieber Was Banned From China

China, we get it.

Justin Bieber has been banned from performing in China, and honestly, no one is really surprised. 

A statement released by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture this week confirmed that the 23-year-old tattooed Canadian singer has been barred due to his history of "bad behavior" in their country and basically the rest of the world. 

The statement reads: "Justin Bieber is a gifted singer, but he is also a controversial young foreign singer. In order to maintain order in the Chinese market and purify the Chinese performance environment, it is not suitable to bring in badly behaved entertainers. We hope that as Justin Bieber matures, he can continue to improve his own words and actions, and truly become a singer beloved by the public."

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Damn Justin. What did you do??

A lot, it turns out. While he has a laundry list of embarrassing headlines that would be great examples of immature and bad behavior, there might be one in particular that the Chinese government isn't quite ready to forgive, and we're pretty sure it's not the time he didn't mind that his penis was all across the interwebs, or that second time he exposed himself to the paparazzi. 

In 2014, Justin Bieber posted a photo of him at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, a controversial place that honors Japanese war dead, including war criminals from World War II. Something we're better Justin didn't know. 

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The singer apologized, but it wasn't enough. 

"I hope this singer can learn more about the history of Japanese militarism, and the wrongful historical and militaristic views promoted by the shrine after his visit," said Qin Gang, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of China.

Yikes. In honor of that cringe-worthy moment, here are 11 more of our favorite embarrassing Justin Bieber stories. 

1. That time he egged his neighbor's house. 

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Justin once thought his superstar fame would keep him from having to clean up his messes. The pop star caused $20,000 in damages to his neighbor's house when he egged it. 

In the end, he was placed on probation for two years, had to attend anger management classes, do community service, and had to pay over $80,000 in restitution. 

2. That time got a DUI and the entire country wanted to deport him.

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After he was arrested for driving while under the influence, driving with an expired license and resisting arrest, a petition was started to kick him out of the country. 

The petition titled "Deport Justin Bieber" had over 200,000 signatures.

3. That time he puked on stage. 

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He gave fans of a concert in Arizona a little more than they bargained for when he threw up twice on while performing. He later tweeted a quote from "Anchorman," "Milk was a bad choice." 

4. That time he peed in a mop bucket. 

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TMZ posted a video of Justin peeing in a mop bucket in the kitchen on a nightclub. In the video, all his friends are giggling and complimenting him on his swagger. Obvi. 

5. That time he tried to outrun the paparazzi. 

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While being chased by the paparazzi, Justin reached out to 911 for help. But they quickly accused him of speeding, and so he said his last name was "Johnson." 

TMZ reported his peak speed was 100 mph. 

6. That time he had to be carried up The Great Wall of China. 

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Probably another big reason China is keeping Bieber at an arm's length is because of the above photo. During one of his visits, he found The Great Wall of China a little too great and had his bodyguards carry him up to the top. 

Maybe if Justin can learn how to walk up steps by himself, the Chinese government will let him perform concerts in their country??

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Justin Bieber has been banned from China until he cleans up his act

Justin Bieber has made a few enemies in his time. From angering Prince fans, to annoying plenty of music fans with his range of merch, but it seems like his latest enemy is the Chinese government, who have banned the singer from their shores.

As The Guardian reports, the Canadian singer has been banned from playing in the country due to his on and offstage antics.

Upon being asked by a fan about why Justin Bieber hasn't been allowed to perform in the country, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture posted a statement to their website in which they outlined the reasons. "Justin Bieber is a gifted singer, but he is also a controversial young foreign singer," the statement says. "In order to maintain order in the Chinese market and purify the Chinese performance environment, it is not suitable to bring in badly behaved entertainers."

"We hope that as Justin Bieber matures, he can continue to improve his own words and actions, and truly become a singer beloved by the public."

While they don't specific what it is that has earned a Bieber a barring from the country, there's a good chance it might have something to do with that time back in 2013 when he skateboarded around Beijing and had his bodyguard carry him up The Great Wall of China.

This isn't the first time that China has banned performers though. As The Guardian note, Maroon 5 were barred from the country after their keyboard player sent birthday wishes to Tibetan spiritual, leader the Dalai Lama, and Oasis were also banned in 2009 after Noel Gallagher played a free Tibet concert.

Regardless of what happens in the future though, hopefully China will give Bieber's track 'Sorry' a spin and realise just how remorseful he is.

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Justin Bieber banned from China to 'purify' nation

The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture revealed it was not a "Belieber" when it said the 23-year-old Canadian, who last played in the country in 2013, had a lot of growing up to do if he wanted to return.

The statement came after Chinese fans posted comments on the agency's website demanding to know when their heart-throb would be allowed to perform in China again.

It is "inappropriate to introduce bad behaviour into the performing arts" it said, calling the performer out for his antics and urging him to turn over a new leaf.

""In order to maintain order in the Chinese market and purify the Chinese performance environment, it is not suitable to bring in badly behaved entertainers," the statement from the Chinese government said.

"We hope Justin Bieber can improve his words and deeds in the process of growing up and become a singer people really like."

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The singer recently helped hit single "Despacito", originally released by Luis Fonsi in January before Bieber came out with a remix two months later, achieve 4.6 billion streams, according to the Universal Music Group.

The Beijing cultural bureau did not specifically mention Bieber's 2014 visit to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honours millions of mostly Japanese war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals.

The shrine is seen across Asia as a symbol of Japan's perceived lack of penitence for its past imperialist aggression, under which China in particular suffered heavily.

Shortly after his trip, the singer behind the hit song "Sorry" issued an apology to scandalised Chinese fans, saying he was "mislead to think the shrines were only a place of prayer".

But some have never forgiven him.

"Anyone who knows and then visits the Yasukuni Shrine is annoying," a user called Qiao Ating wrote on China's Twitter-like Weibo website on Friday.

Another Weibo post agreed: "It's good he's not coming. He is a bad boy."

Fan Jiayi, a jewellery designer in Shanghai, told AFP she supported the authorities' stance, saying: "I do not think the government would reject him unless there was a big problem."

Bieber is due to perform in Hong Kong in September as part of his "Purpose Tour".

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Big-name Western acts have in the past been banned from performing in mainland China over political gestures.

Maroon 5 cancelled a concert in 2015 after authorities refused permission because a band member had met the Dalai Lama, whom Beijing views as a separatist threat.

Later the same year American rock group Bon Jovi -- who have included imagery of the Dalai Lama in a show -- abruptly scrapped two dates in Beijing and Shanghai.

Chinese officials have been especially sensitive about live concerts since Icelandic singer Bjork chanted "Tibet! Tibet!" during a performance of her song "Declare Independence" in Shanghai in 2008.

China says its troops "liberated" Tibet in 1951, but many Tibetans accuse Beijing of religious repression and eroding their culture.

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Justin Bieber's Indonesia concert rumors heat up following media reports

Multiple Indonesian media outlets have reported that Justin Bieber will hold a concert in Jakarta on Oct. 10 as part of his Purpose world tour.

According to Rolling Stone Indonesia, the rumor surfaced when Bkstg, a music fandom platform, tweeted: "@justinbieber is bringing #PurposeTour to Indonesia. Bkstg presale registration is now open justinbieber.bkstg.com." on July 20.

Image posted by Bkstg Twitter account before being deleted moments later, showing the concert's presale registration. It was captured by one of Bieber's Indonesian fans. (twitter.com/bellajbieberr/File)

Image and information posted by Bkstg account about presale registration. This was captured by one of the fanbases of Justin Bieber in Indonesia. (twitter.com/justinbieberID/File)

In addition to that, Justin Bieber himself mentioned the Bkstg twitter account on his Twitter profile.

After causing a frenzy among Justin Bieber's fans, widely known as Beliebers, Bkstg deleted their post moments later. A local Bieber fan club managed to capture the post prior to its deletion. 

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The Canadian singer, however, is set to greet his fans in Singapore on Oct. 7, following scheduled performances in Tokyo, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Bieber's official website has still not listed Indonesia on his Purpose world tour schedule as of Friday, July 21. The Jakarta Post has contacted representatives from Bieber's label but is yet to receive confirmation. (asw)

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