The report cited similar incidents, including the removal of songs by Taiwanese singer Lin Sheng-hsiang (林生祥) from online platforms in China and restrictions on search terms related to Uyghur folk songs. Some Chinese internet users speculated that Lin was blacklisted for composing music for a Taiwanese documentary Eye of Democracy (民主之眼). Such cases could indicate that the CCP is extending censorship beyond political commentary to include interdiction of how cultural content is used and interpreted, the report said. However, in a concert held by Leong in China’s Nanjing yesterday she performed a series of hit songs including Unfortunately Not YouHolding a concert in China requires all songs to be pre-approved, and only after passing review can they be performed. The fact that the song was performed on stage effectively puts an end to speculation that the song is banned.

Source: Taipei Times March 29, 2026 17:13 UTC