No headlines for drug users

Show business journalists have called for a halt on news about celebrities caught with narcotics, claiming the scandal-hit stars are benefiting from the media attention. Liu Zhihua reports.

A number of Chinese show business journalists have called for a temporary halt on the coverage of celebrities caught taking drugs, after a string of scandals rocked the nation.

The public appeal was posted on Chinese social media by journalists from media outlets from across the country after the police detained Jaycee Chan, 32, the actor son of kung fu superstar Jackie Chan, and Taiwan actor Kai Ko, 23, on Aug 14.