Beijing yesterday unveiled regulations as part of an intensified campaign against unorthodox music and drama, banning sex and superstition at profit-making performances.
The regulations, approved by the State Council on August 1, call for a fine of up to 10,000 yuan (HK$9,340) to be slapped on singers and actors who stage profit-making performances without the approval of authorities.
All singers and actors must renew their licences from October 1.
The rules also require Hong Kong singers to seek approval 30 days in advance of a public performance in China and ban foreign funding for cash-strapped art troupes and theatres.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Security yesterday issued a notice to step up the crackdown on prostitution and pornographic activities.
The notice said more police operations would be launched to clean up places where prostitution is active - karaoke bars, dance halls, saunas, massage parlours and roadside stores.
