‘Occupy’ supporter’s concerts canceled

Kay Tse

Hong Kong singer Kay Tse announced that 10 of her concerts in mainland China had been canceled, resulting in losses of about HKD12 million.
Anna Chan Ching-sum, convenor of the pro-establishment group Caring Hong Kong Power, had previously reported Kay as a supporter of the “Occupy Central” protest.
When questioned about the cancellation, the Cantopop singer claimed that the decision had been motivated by various factors.
Kay Tse celebrated her 10-year musical career with a tour in Macau last year. She now has two concerts left in her schedule, and will begin a one-­year hiatus after performing in Hong Kong.
“I was sad. The concerts are even fewer than before,” she said.
Last year, several singers and actors were involved in political controversies related to mainland China. Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung and 16-year-­old Taiwanese singer Chou Tzu-Yu both suffered the consequences of “inappropriate behavior”. Cheung had supported the Occupy Central protest; Chou had addressed herself as “Taiwanese” instead of “Chinese” while waving the Taiwanese flag. Taiwanese media celebrated Chou as the “light of Taiwan” and praised her stance on Taiwanese independence. Chou’s contracts with mainland companies were subsequently canceled. Staff reporter