Denise Ho's ban from one of Hong Kong's top theatres comes days after a pro-Beijing newspaper accused her of being anti-China. Photos: AP
Popular Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist Denise Ho will not be allowed to perform at one of the city’s top theatres later this month, in an indication that a crackdown by authorities on dissent is reaching the entertainment and cultural scene.
The Hong Kong Arts Centre cited a public safety clause in cancelling Ho's venue reservations for her concerts, according to a statement posted Wednesday (Sept 1) on Facebook by the singer's company, Goomusic.
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