China lifts some Covid restrictions on concerts
Artists from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan can travel to mainland China again from 16 February, but curbs for international acts remain
News By James Hanley | 18 January 2023
Mainland China is set to welcome back artists from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan – but restrictions remain on international acts will remain.
The Chinese ministry of culture and tourism says provincial departments can resume vetting and approving performance applications by entertainers from the regions from 16 February after the country lifted its “Zero-Covid” policy.
However, the South China Morning Post reports that the curbs will only be relaxed for foreign acts already on the mainland, with the ministry reminding departments to…