There are also many Chinese artistic troupes that go abroad for performance, and they all abide by the laws of the countries they visit, said Zhou, adding that "this should be a common rule for all."

He said it is quite "normal" for Bjork to come under fire among both the public and the media. "It is known to all that Tibet has been an inalienable part of China since the ancient times, and no country in the world regards Tibet as an 'independent state'."

Any individual wrong behavior like that of Bjork would be "criticized", he added.

Zhang Bo, Vice Director, State Administration of Cultural Heritage