But while cracking down on them might solve other problems, she said it wouldn't help address the fundamental lack of talent across the Chinese film and television industries. Spreading 'positive energy'The Chinese Communist Party has long had an uncomfortable relationship with celebrities. In China, celebrities often try to keep their reputations' positive and inoffensive. But Ryan said the team would never choose a cause, or take up a fight that was ahead of what the Communist Party was comfortable with, especially if it opposed current government policy. "You would be foolish to go out ahead of the Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese authorities on issues and lead the way," he said.

Source: CNN September 15, 2018 00:42 UTC