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Without a doubt, it's a global society we're living in these days, with the internet meaning we have access to cultural developments around the world.
But it's important to remember that what's perfectly acceptable in one part of the world might not be elsewhere.
It's also important to remember not to p*ss off your host country before you get there, and the Chinese government are fairly easily p*ssed off.
Cradle Of Filth are the latest case in point, having today been refused permission to play in Shanghia, but many a western artist has fallen foul of the culture clash and upset their far eastern hosts, either by political stance, acts of stupidity or risque performance.
Gigwise takes a look at ten artists who have found themselves unwelcome in the far east.
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