Shanghai's Cultural Censorship: A Chilling Example of China's Grip on Artistic Expression The recent directive from local authorities in Shanghai to amateur underground idol groups has instructed them to stop performing Japanese songs.
This move, aimed at aligning with Beijing's pressure on Japan, has far reaching implications for the country's cultural scene and the artists who dare to challenge the status quo.
Shanghai's underground idol groups have long been a staple of the city's music scene, often clad in Lolita style outfits and performing Japanese songs and anime theme tunes.