China has ordered broadcasters to ‘shun’ any artists with ‘incorrect political opinions’ in an attempt to strengthen their control over Chinese society.
The Chinese government said certain artists in the entertainment and arts industry are a bad influence on young people and that it is "severely polluting the social atmosphere."
Communist Party authorities can censor anything they believe violates core socialist values.
These latest rules come after a series of scandals within the Chinese entertainment and arts industry involving tax evasion and sexual assault.