The China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) is a professional agency at the state level in the performing arts. Subordinated to the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China, it was founded in 1957. CAPA undertakes cultural exchange programs with governments, introducing foreign artists to China and sending Chinese artists overseas. Over the past decades, CAPA has sent over 2,000 companies and groups, presenting over 10,000 performances in more than 140 countries and regions. It has also received over 2,000 companies and groups from over 130 countries and regions.
Since 2018, CAPA has maintained a blacklist management system, increasing scrutiny of artists and performers. Since the introduction of "Performance-sector norms" in 2021, artists have faced growing ideological scrutiny. These blacklists ban artists from major Chinese platforms and industry activities. As of November 2021, 446 live streamers and celebrities have been blacklisted. The association also publishes warning lists for performers and online celebrities, especially in livestreaming.
