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A-MEI China: Once banned Taiwanese singer regains popularity Beijing officials who seven years ago banned the music of Taiwan's pop star A-Mei now use her name to improve political ties between mainland China and Taiwan 17 September 2007 Women and Music Censorship - Past to Present Examples from all over the world of the censorship of female music during the centuries 25 April 2005 Taiwan star silenced by China row Taiwanese pop singer Chang Hui-mei, better known as A-mei, had to cancel a concert in China after a protest accusing her of supporting independence for the island 13 June 2004 1980-2000 Freemusepedia timeline: Asia: 1980-2000: Pakistan: PTV. Afghanistan: Farida Mahwash. North Korea. Vietnam. Singapore: Janet Jackson. Philippines: Geri Halliwell. China: Teresa Teng and A-mei (Chang Hui-mei) 01 January 2001