Bjork’s ‘Tibet, Tibet!’ China song
p2pnet news | Freedom:- China says its feelings were hurt when Icelandic singer Bjork shouted "Tibet! Tibet!" at the end of her concert in Shanghai.
Now, China will be stricter on foreign performers, says Associated Press.
A statement by China’s Culture Ministry said Bjork’s outburst "broke Chinese law and hurt Chinese people’s feelings."
Bjork shouted "Tibet!" after a, "passionate performance of her song ‘Declare Independence’ on Sunday," says AP.
A statement posted on the Culture Ministry site says, "there is no country that admits that Tibet is an ‘independent country," states AP, adding:
"China’s 58-year rule over Tibet has drawn frequent condemnation from foreign governments and activists, often inciting a prickly nationalism among the Chinese government and ordinary people.
"Many Tibetans consider the exiled Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as their rightful leader."
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Also See:
Associated Press – China Stricter After Bjork’s Tibet Chant, March 7, 2008
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