'Politically correct' rumor relating to HK, Taiwan artists is a lie

The claim that the Chinese mainland requires Hong Kong and Taiwan artists to "declare patriotism" and promise "political correctness" is totally fabricated, a mainland spokeswoman said on Thursday.

The island authority claimed that political factors should not influence art and film creation, after it was said that the mainland is demanding stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan promise to be "politically correct" for 10 years, or they will not be allowed to work in mainland companies.

"It's a complete fabrication," said Zhu Fenglian, a spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, adding that the mainland has been actively supporting cross-Straits film and television exchanges and always welcomes Taiwan artists to the mainland.

"Meanwhile, we will not allow a few people who make money on the mainland while supporting 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities," she said.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party on the island and some "Taiwan independence" forces have been spreading fake news and lies in the field of cross-Straits film and television exchanges, Zhu said.

"Their aim is to undermine cross-Straits exchanges and deliberately create contradictions and estrangement between compatriots of the two sides," she added.