In Tianjin’s Xingang Street, performers conducting ‘stone crushing on chest’ dropped a stone onto a child in the crowd. Cultural authorities confirmed such performances require advance licensing.

Social Context

Street performances in China fall under the ‘Regulations on Commercial Performances’, requiring municipal cultural bureau approval for safety, insurance, and crowd management plans. Unlicensed acts face fines up to 50,000 RMB and performer blacklisting—especially when involving minors or hazardous props.

Safety Tip

Maintain minimum 5-meter distance from unlicensed street performances; report unsafe setups to local cultural law enforcement via the 12318 hotline.