TREATMENT OF THE ACTRESS TANG WEI

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That this House is concerned at the treatment of Tang Wei, the successful Chinese actress and star of the award-winning film Lust, Caution directed by Ang Lee; is alarmed by reports that she has effectively been blacklisted by China's State Administration of Radio Film and Television; understands that the broadcast of advertisements featuring Tang Wei have been halted and access to internet references to her have been removed within China; believes she may be made a scapegoat for involvement in a film that is viewed unfavourably by the Chinese authorities; and calls on the UK Government to make representations in support of artistic freedom for Tang Wei and all Chinese citizens.