Bjork Causes Trouble in China

3/7/2008
Janet Onyenucheya
After an outburst during a concert in China, Icelandic singer Bjork caused government officials to crack down on performances in the country.

According to the Associated Press, China will be stricter on foreign performers after Icelandic singer Bjork shouted "Tibet! Tibet!" at the end of her concert in Shanghai this week, the government said Friday.

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.

China's 58-year rule over Tibet has drawn frequent condemnation from foreign governments and activists. Contrary to Chinese governmental rule, many Tibetans consider the exiled Dalai Lama as their rightful leader.

Bjork has performed the song to support other independence movements in the past. She dedicated the song to Kosovo while performing last month in Japan. The lyrics include the phrase, "Raise your flag!"

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