Justin Bieber has been banned from China because of his “bad behaviour” on and off stage.
The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture said the ban was necessary to “purify” the country’s entertainment industry but suggested it was not permanent.
They expressed the hope that the 23-year-old singer may improve his behaviour and earn back the love of his fans.
The temporary Bieber ban emerged after someone posted a question on the Beijing culture bureau’s website last weekend.
“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 Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture replied Tuesday that Bieber’s “bad behaviour” was the reason.
“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 behaviour, whether it is in his private life abroad or on stage.”
The Bureau continued, “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.”
The Despacito singer had been to China previously.
While touring the country in 2013, he was captured on camera being carried up to the Great Wall of China by Chinese bodyguards. The incident was seen by many Chinese as offensive.
