Reported about 1 year ago
Indigenous singer Bani sparked controversy at the Golden Melody Awards with his mention of the Tiananmen Square incident in his acceptance speech, leading to immediate self-censorship by the official fan page. Commentary by Facebook page 'Guicai Ashui' highlighted how China's attempts to influence Taiwan's industries politically necessitates adding 'China Taiwan' to everything, preventing a clear separation of politics and music. This incident sheds light on the challenges faced by Taiwan's arts and culture industries due to China's political pressure.
Source: YAHOO