Blame it on Bjork, Spielberg and Sharon Stone
Note to self: never plan a trip to Hong Kong.
China says it will ban foreign artists and entertainers who have ever engaged in activities deemed to "threaten national sovereignty."
Chinese event organizers will be expected to scrutinize acts and material and ban any performance that might threaten national unity, stir ethnic hatred or violate Beijing's strict policy on state-approved religions and "cultural norms."
So, basically, China will ban your ass if you criticize them!
We blame Bjork who yelled, "Tibet, Tibet, Tibet" after performing her song Declare Independence live in Shanghai.
Then there was uber director Steven Spielberg, who dropped his name from an Olympic committee cause he is opposed to China's practice of doing business with the genocidal Sudanese government.
We wonder which artists will be China P.C. for the chance to make Chinese $$$$.
We guess definitely any act managed by Disney!
However, we don't blame China for pissing on Sharon Stone because of her crazy karma comment!
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This sucks, but stars and Hollywood will do it and
shut up, because they want the money….
DAMN YOU PEREZ IT'S BJÖRK not Bjork. Learn to use your keyboard.
xoxo
I wonder where such people of principle would be if this ban included manufacturing DVDs and swag for thier movies in China? hmmm?
I bet you'd see some back peddling on the part of some of these people real quick.
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FUCK'EM
She's an old ho!
Sharon was right though and I totally respect her for telling it like it is.
FREE TIBET!!! - THE CHINES GOVERNMENT IS SO CORRUPT
I think I see a NIPPLE!
Leave Hong Kong out of this!!
Personally, I think Hong Kong should be separate from China. Hong Kong's way too democratic for communist China.
how long do we have to put up with these stupid date my ex ads??
cannot stand to look at her ugly face anymore
You can't really equate Hong Kong and China on this issue, though.
umm great choice of words perez. u BLAME spielberg for speaking out against genocide?
I think the U.S. should ban those people too.
With all the fucked up things going on in China - from the way they treat thier animails to the child kidnappings to the one child law - they seem to have more stuff to worry about than what some American celebrity has to say. I for one agree with Sharon Stone - Karma is a bitch!
why?? sharon stone has the right to her own opinion! don't we live in the USA where we have free speech? She just said what she felt. and honestly, i even think what she said was correct, and okay for her to say since it was based on her true emotions. don't be like a tyrannical government.. don't you just want peace and no tyranny?? no oppression and violence and abuse? sharon stone was right! why do you have to be an ass about her comment?
Re: kmart –
i agree.. free tibet!! stop violence from a tyrannical communist government!!!!!!!
You are so ignorant, Perez. Educate yourself before throwing out naive comments about not traveling to Hong Kong.
I agree with Sharon. Chinese Bitches!
HONG KONG??
DO YOU MEAN CHINA?
HONG KONG IS A NEWLY ACQUIRED CITY IN CHINA
-HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN A UK COLONY
SO IGNORANT TO MAKE SUCH A STATEMENT
China has been banning actors and artists for a long time. This is nothing new. Brad Pitt has been banned from China for starring in "Seven Years in Tibet".
Down with China!!!!
My my freedom of speech definitely does not exist in China, but it seems like a bunch of hoebags do! Can't say Free Tibet, but can sure go see various "upstanding" Chinese actresses vayjays all over the place spreading it for a guy who wasn't their husband. Fuck Hong Kong it needs to go sink anyway!! Free Tibet from bad Chinese food!!
dont forget that hayden will be arrested if she enters japan hihi
Perez. you're an American with a Constitution that guarantees you free speech and freedom of religion. So why are you condoning this? The U.S. has given our manufacturing and technology bases to this asshole of a country making them the world's economic and military leader and you think this is all OK!!! You're a stupid idiot who should just stick to second-hand gossip.
So much ignorance…Hong Kong was previously a British colony (now reclaimed by China) and is entirely welcoming to foreigners. It's a beautiful city with wonderful shopping and sights…you are missing out!
And I'm pretty sure this new policy is aimed at keeping Bjork out. Who invited her anyways? 0_0
Re: Nicts –
You're a fucking retard, I guess the rest of the world should judge Americans solely by their celebrities? You must be a big dumb cunt like Paris then….
Re: gigi –
"dont forget that hayden will be arrested if she enters japan hihi "
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Moron, Japan is not part of China. Read a book!
I AGREE WITH SHARON, AT LEAST SHE HAS THE BALLS TO SAY HOW THINGS REALLY ARE, CELEBRITY OR NOT SHE ROCKS
SHARON YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALWAYS WILL BE
I read a news article stating that Chinese police have been requesting bar owners to not serve black customers because they are believed to be rowdy "pimps and prostitutes". Between Tibet, this treatment of black people, and the way they treat animals, i dont think the Chinese have a leg to stand on…
Re: Honey – Eh shaddup you. Go love somebody long time!! Ya damn ugly hoe. Honey is it? Can you run fast in your hooker heels??
Right now, China is the factory floor for the world's retail business. China offers the cheapest labour costs which equals cheap goods to America, but that is because their workers are slaves who are forced to work for menial wages.
Perez, when you decided to start a clothing line, did you ask where this clothing line would be made? Who are the people dying so that you earn a profit and we increase our consumer spending (in a time when the economy is crashing and we continue to put people out of jobs by outsourcing to China)?
I would suggest that you read The Coming China Wars by Peter Navarro and take a look at your life, and consider your impact on the world.
china has always looked over and declined alot of entertainers/singers because of what they do…….. and say. don't want a billion people uprising. Tienaman (?) Square wasn't that long ago and Napal is still fresh in everyone's memories.
who cares, björk rocks!!!!
I'm so sure the USA would allow any artist to perform during any of the games it hosted if it were in evidence that the artist would scream something critical of US policy. It's rediculous.
Perez you are so uneducated you bitch about Fidel Castros "reign of terror" on Cuba which mostly expelled privileged Spanish families (like your own) who did not want to live in a nation based equality for everyone. Now you criticize artists for their voice in protest of a nation based on the same communist ideals as Castro Cuba. You f* hypocrite. I like you less and less everyday…
Damn China and the Chinese
"Note to self: never plan a trip to Hong Kong." — perez
uhhm, i thought this article was about China. Hong Kong is a city that you can't even dream to imagine. You are ignorant enough to think they are the same place. Well guess what, theres actually a border and passport control in between. Although, Hong Kong is recently addressed under the country "China", it has its own currency, separate economy, laws etc….
Get your stats. straight Perez!!
CHECK OUT WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON IN CHINA AT
unmadeinchina.org
The rulers of China are not kidding around! They have slave labor, forced abortions, executions without trial, no elections, no free speech, no freedom of religion, WTF?! and they want to dictate to other people in other countries?
Part 11 - Olympic Games China Burma Tibet Darfur…in Chains
a video on youtube about the "bad luck" Olympic mascots…
maybe Sharon Stone was right!
I love Sharon. I can see what she means about the Karma comment. I don't think she meant it to be offensive.
who wants to go to china with all the commies and brain washed sheep!!!!
SHARON STONE WAS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT WHETHER THEY WILL ADMIT IT OR NOT.
dumbass … hong kong may be run by china but it isn't china (or even governed by the same set of laws).
have to back up sharon, she just spoke the truth. fuck china
quit criticizing perez about geography. chinks are chinks ok?
This wouldn't include Hong Kong it's a completely different world to Mainland China
sounds like the Obama campaign. Don't say or do anything against the messiah Obama….you will be banned and harrassed. He's the new hitler
I dont think you should BLAME Bjork, because there is nothing TO blame. The authoritarian chinese asshole gov't is just doing what they always do. But did you know they are arresting ALL black people that are in the clubs/bars in Beijing because they associate black people with drug dealing there? Watch out if you go to the Olympics and you are black…..
yeah really, blame sharon, blame bjork, blame racism, blame EVERYBODY ELSE for the fact that they are a BRUTAL DICTATORSHIP
PEOPLE CHECK OUT THE VIDEO
Part 11 - Olympic Games China Burma Tibet Darfur…in Chains
on youtube!!!
You can still plan a trip to Hong Kong Perez - the Chinese government refers to mainland China, not Hong Kong. It's a no-brainer! Duh.
how bout we learn the difference between china and the HKSAR and then make comments? good deal.
I like the fact that certain artists, directors, actors, don't want to be associated with China and speak up about what is going on. It's important, I think, for all of us to be informed about what is really happening there. They play a huge part of why Darfur is in the midst of Genocide and the whole situation in Tibet is sad and disturbing. So kudos to Bjork and Spielberg but Sharon is still a nut.
FUCK CHINA.
QUIT BUYING ALL THEIR PIECE OF SHIT MERCHANDISE!
FUKKIN COMMIE CHINA, HOPE IT SLIDES INTO AN EARTHQUAKE DRIVEN BLACK HOLE. AND THAT EARTHQUAKE WAS PUNISHMENT FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS THEY PRACTICE.
Re: buckl –
I KNOW..SHE LOOKS LIKE AN OLD WORN OUT MEXICAN DONKEY SHOW FUCKING WHORE. THAT SLADE GUY KNOWS SHES A WHORE AND HES PIMPING HER OUT.
China can piss on sharon all they like. I hate that crazy whore anyway.
if that sharon stone dare to come to china, ppl will chop her fucking head and hang in the square.
Are you stupid? really.
Based on the transfer of Hong Kong from the British to the Chinese government, Hong Kong will have a high degree of autonomy until year 2047. Hong Kong has it's own government and political system right now, and it is the only place in China where people can still protest the government in the streets freely.
Ever heard of the "One Country, Two Systems Policy?" Obviously you have never been to Hong Kong.
Stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like Sharon Stone and she has been through a lot. I think she just spoke out of turn and apologized. Everyone makes mistakes. Plus she always looks good.
I am fr China, we welcome all the talented artists from all over the world to come and perform here, and we definitely need more elements to add in. But the nation comes into being from a long way of struggling with wars and of course the government try their upmost efforts to defend the unity of the nationa, even though it is oven done sometimes, especially near the olympic games moment.
Sharon stone should shut her fuck up if she doesn't have any good thing to say in public, everyone here "hate" her.
yeh srsly perez, we in hong kong operate with our own govt, social, political n economic system…you would still be very welcome in hk even if u criticise the chinese govt. for sure.
Re: qirwq – ok. so china has its issues along with every other country. so then why did thousand of thousands innocent hard-working people have to die? so then if yoú think that's karma, do you also think 9/11 was karma?
i live in hong kong and its amazing.
americans are the ones that should just stfu already.
americans are the ones who are fucked up. cant do anything better then bring up problems in other places in the world.
americans should deal with all the shit happening in there country. for example the hundreds of murders and kidnappers each day.
whoever actually thinks that hong kong is even partially envolved in chinas government and the whole "free tibet" are stupid.
seriously get your facts right.
Sharon said a stupid thing. I understand what she meant to say, but it wasn’t respectful to the victims of the earthquake (government leaders are the ones making the choices not the everyday citizens). On a good note, she recognized her mistake by apologizing, and did bring massive attention to the issue of Tibet through this negative controversy, so I’m all for giving her a break. Go Sharon Go!
This is news to you, Perez, that China is oppressive, repressive and terrified of free speech? My God, you are an IDIOT!
You are only 6 years younger than me but you are so young. Moron.
i think it is karma!! FREE TIBET!!! and i love bjork
björk is sooo cool ! im icelandic and i love her and i know her personally.
she's awesome
what do you all know about why china makes certain decisions?
this is a country that had gone through wars and revolutions one after another for the past 60 years.
this is a country has 1.3 billion people. if everybody's opinion matters, who the fuck will rule and create an order?
fuck you all people who don't know the history and the background. stop trying to tie one situation to another.
how free do you think you are in america anyways, all your people who are living under patriot act?
DoNt LeT Him(pErEz) dO thAt tO yOu ! AnD rAiSe YoUr FlAg!
Well I think that there is going to be a long line of people wanting to give Stone a taste of the golden dragon wine.
u need to take that hong kong statement out of this post. FYI, HK is a special administration region, which means, it has its own laws and government. in no way can it be equated with china.
please do your homework before you post
i hope you NEVER plan a trip to hong kong it's way out of your league
Believe me Perez, you want to schedule a trip to Hong Kong. While it is officially a part of China (since 1997), the HK media and government are still much more Westernized than their mainland Chinese counterparts. Don't punish a great place for what its fucked-up motherland is doing!
THIS DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE. YOU ARE AN IDIOT.
WHO SAID THIS HAS TO LINK WITH HONG KONG?!
hong kong has it's own government.
we have something called "one country two systems".
plus, we are NOT a like to the mainland china.
huh?!
GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
maybe hong kong will ban YOUR fucking ass when they see this.
中国人好小气~~~~哈哈。。。思想一点也不开放，摩登！I hope the Chinese from China can read this….
uh, i'm from hong kong. and as far as i know, hong kong IS apart of china geographically, but not really if you mean like, laws and government and shit. we're a democratic city.
OF COURSE THE COMMUNIST BASTARDS WANT TO KEEP AN IRON LEASH ON EVERYONE LIVING THERE AND ANYONE VISITING. ITS THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT THAT MAKES ME MAD, NOT ONLY DOES IT TREAT ITS OWN PEOPLE LIKE SLAVES BUT IS RACIST AND CRUEL TO OTHER RACES NOT TO MENTION THE TREATMENT TO ANIMALS, OR AS IN CHINESE THE WORD ANIMAL TRANSLATES TO "WALKING THING"….DISGUSTING…
just a quicknote perez
hong kong is not really part of china
in fact most people in china are not allowed to go to hong kong without applying for permission weeks ahead in time
"Note to self: never plan a trip to Hong Kong." — perez
you're aa complete ignorant dumbass, and that is about is. other than being listed as under china, hong kong is not afflicted with china at all. it was a british colony until 1997 and they are two completely different worlds. furthermore, i can assure you that people in hong kong could not care less whether you and your fat ignorant arse come or not, because they simply could not care less about you. you are so egotistical its not even funny. dont flatter yourself, hk is too good for the likesof you.
i think you need to brush up on your current events perez… hong kong is separate from the rest of china, it's called a "special administrative region". we adhere to different laws from mainland china.
i love how you put: never make a trip to Hong Kong, and then reference Beijing and Shanghai which are in China.
Do you need a map, or maybe a lesson in life. Hong Kong is quite seperate from China. Maybe if you took your head out of your ass and out of everyones in hollywood you would realize this.
hong kong has its own government from china you fucking idiot. i'm from hong kong, currently living in london and hong kong is THE best place in the world. beijing/shanghai is alright, but hk people hold grudges against the "mainland" people. so get your facts straight.
fucking loveeeeeeeeeeee hong kong! (never been here you fucker, don't judge)
we don't need Z listers like you coming to hong kong anyway. what with batman being filmed here recently and NBA players coming every year, we don't need your fat ass polluting this gorgeous city.
Speidi to the rescue. A billion chinese, ka-ching!
"Note to self: never plan a trip to Hong Kong." — perez
Why bring HK into this? It's OK if you stay away, though.
What's the problem???? Why can't people just respect the country they are in?
If someone was shouting shit against the US during a concert you would be seriously fucked off, why can't they be?!?
Oh, and learn some facts before you go slagging off other countries- some of you really are dumb fucks!
Those who think Sharon Stone was right: to say so is like people saying that 911 was due to karma too - not so "right" and "honest" when it's about YOU is it, now? but then again, you did say that "we live in the united states where we have free speech", right? so you should, too, be okay with people who think 911 was due to karma. "karma's a bitch", right?
The US is just as corrupt - just much more shady about it, which isn't any better. We live in a self-absorbed, ignorant, self-obsessed, self-righteous country where most people have never even left the country. The US and China are not all that different in their ways of demanding for respect. Get over yourselves.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON IN CHINA AT
unmadeinchina.org
HEY PEREZ
IF HALF OF THE REPRESSION THAT GOES DOWN IN CHINA WAS GOING ON IN CUBA, YOU'D SURE BE SAYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT!
Don't plan a trip to Hong Kong? Hong Kong is nothing like the China, there isn't communist censorship in Hong Kong cause it's run as a democratic state. Also for that fact this is the first time any western performers are being banned but artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan are constantly being banned from performing in China. And I can guarantee you that Bjork is still welcome to Hong Kong. Perez, could you please try to make some better informed comments. You just anger people with your blatant stupidity.
Perezilicious - as stated by many more people HK is not a part of China it is merely owned by China, you need visas to get in and out of China from HK. Plus HK is the BESTEST place in the world it's my home!!! Please retract your comment
you're an idiot. all these people were completely right in their comments. well, to be fair sharon stone was harsh. there is nothing right about china's actions in any possible respect. it's terrifying that a country who is quickly becoming a bigger power than america is so incredibly oppressive.
Hong Kong is totally "down-graded" after being part of China!!!