China Bans Justin Bieber for 'Bad Behavior'

The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture has announced a national ban on the pop star from Justin Bieber performing in the country due to some very public "bad behavior"

The ban is being pursues in an effort to "purify" China's entertainment landscape, but is not considered a permanent measure, allotting the pop star time to improve his conduct.

"We sympathize with your feelings. Justin Bieber is a talented singer but is also a controversial young foreign idol. We understand that there are records of his bad behavior, whether it is in his private life abroad or on stage," the bureau said in a statement

"His inappropriate manner has caused public discontent. In order to regulate the market order of show business in China and purify the market environment, it was decided that performers of inappropriate behavior will not be welcomed."

Though the ban applied to mainland China, Bieber will still perform shows in Tokyo, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore. as part of his Asia "Purpose" tour.