China's government last week issued new regulations that limits the performing arts, including plays and concerts.
Any activities deemed harmful to the state are banned under the new rules.
The State Council rules also regulate how foreign entertainment enterprises can hold activities.
"Commercial performances should not ... endanger state unity, sovereignty or territorial integrity, endanger state security or the honor or interests of the state," stated the regulations, printed in the leading People's Daily.
Commercial art performances should not "oppose the basic principles of the constitution that place the Communist Party as the ruling party."
Performances must not disrupt social order or stability, spread pornography, superstition or violence, or infringe on the legitimate rights of citizens, the regulations said.
Foreigners can coordinate shows with Chinese partners but are banned from running song, dance or theater groups.
