Doubts arise over future of projects of 'tainted talents'

Going by recent developments in China, a star's career could end if the person is found to be involved in drugs or with prostitutes.

The State Administration of Press, Radio, Film and TV, the country's top regulator for media and films, released a document on Oct 9, stating that people in the business who use drugs or hire prostitutes will be banned from the big and small screens.

The regulator described such celebrities as "tainted talents", and barred them from appearing on TV, films, online dramas and commercials. Following the directive, many films and TV dramas are expected to face immediate delays in production or release.