China’s capital says it won’t be inviting Justin Bieber to perform in the country because of his past “bad behavior,” although it did concede that the Canadian singer has talent.
In response to a question from a purported fan on its web page, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture said it was acting in the interest of imposing standards and order and “cleaning up” the domestic performance market.
It said Bieber’s “bad behavior,” including in his private life abroad and while in China to perform, had caused “public dissatisfaction.” It did not provide details.
WATCH: Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose’ World Tour: Supporting Acts Announced
Bieber performed in Beijing, Shanghai and the eastern city of Dalian in 2013.
It called Bieber a “young foreign singer who is talented at singing but also controversial.”
Copyright © 2024 by Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.