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NEWS30 October 2003 China: "Opium song" banned Faye Wong's song In the Name of Love, which includes the lyrics "opium is warm and sweet", will be removed from her upcoming album. Story from BBC Related reading China: Western religious music banned Western musicians and tour organisers have encountered difficulties with performances in China due to a tightened political control over the arts and Christianity. 23 October 2008 China: Online music store blocked because of pro-Tibetan album Access to Apple's online iTunes Store has been blocked in China after it emerged that Olympic athletes have been downloading a pro-Tibetan music album 21 August 2008 China: Authorities stricter on foreign performers "Any artistic group or individual who have ever engaged in activities which threaten our national sovereignty will not be allowed in," the Chinese Ministry of Culture stated 22 July 2008 China: Tibetan musicians arrested and "effectively silenced" Since March 2008, the Tibetan singers Drolmakyi and Jamyang Kyi, and musician Lhundrup have been arrested and held in custody by Chinese authorities 17 June 2008 China/Tibet: Singer and song-writer detained without charges Jamyang Kyi, prominent Tibetan singer and a song-writer, internet writer and feminist activist, was arrested on 1 April 2008 and is held without charges by Chinese authorities 28 April 2008 China: Tightened control over cultural activities The Chinese Ministry of Culture announced on 26 April 2008 that China will tighten up controls over cultural activities and products ahead of the Summer Olympics 28 April 2008 Campaign: Urge for immediate release of Tibetan singer Freemuse joins campaign supporting the Tibetanian singer and song-writer arrested by Chinese authorities 25 April 2008 China: Country profile In China, the censorship authorities act with the aim of protecting its citizens against "mental contamination" and its government against criticism. 25 April 2008 China: Authorities considered tightening control of foreign artists During a concert Björk added “Tibet! Tibet!” to her song “Declare Independece”. The statement was followed by angry reactions amongst Björk fans and Chinese politicians. 26 March 2008 China: Censorship of American jazz concert American jazz pianist Harry Connick Jr. was forced to make last-minute changes to his show when he performed with his band in Shanghai on 8 March 2008 14 March 2008