China's original rock rebel is now part of the mainstream. But he remains critical of corruption and growing materialism in his country.
Oppression can do wonders for a rock career.
In the mid-1980s, Chinese students had just begun to adopt Cui Jian's song Nothing to My Name as the anthem for their disillusioned generation. While he is still a symbol of democratic idealism, Cui has long left his fringe status behind. But nearly 12 years on, Cui is still testing mainstream audiences and himself. Meet Cui the impresario. This weekend he stages a series of dance concerts in Hong Kong intended as a critique of contemporary Chinese culture.