A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council dismissed as "hype" recent media reports that actors must sign a statement pledging not to engage in activities that separate China's sovereign territory before they participate in any projects on the Chinese mainland.

"It is simply hype created by some Taiwan media Adidas T. J. Oshie Jersey ," An Fengshan, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, told the Global Times on Monday when asked if the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has required actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan to sign statements to "not engage in any activities which divide China's sovereign territory."

Apple Daily reported on July 26 that people in the entertainment industry from Hong Kong and Taiwan - including pop stars, directors and producers - must sign the statement before producing music, filming or playing roles in movies and television series in the Chinese mainland.

If they sign this statement, any past behavior that violated the pledge will allegedly be forgiven, otherwise they will be banned from engaging in any entertainment-related activities in the Chinese mainland, the report said.

Dream Star, a Beijing-based talent agency for stars from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea told the Global Times on Monday that they had no knowledge of this alleged requirement.

According to the Apple Daily, Taiwan director Ko I-chen said he "heard the news from some friends."

Meanwhile, following several weeks of controversy, the producers of mainland-produced film Meiyou Biede Ai announced on July 15 that they will find a replacement for famous Taiwan actor and director Leon Dai due to overwhelming protests by mainland netizens, who claim the actor is a Taiwan separatist. The film's producers also expressed their support for the unification of the nation in the statement and apologized to audiences for their lack of oversight when choosing actors.

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- It might be one of the most difficult moments in his career: Joachim Loew is one of only four World Cup winning coaches in German football history and a football legend - but currently the 55-year-old in a rather uncomfortable situation. One year after his greatest victory, 1-0 in the 2014 final against Argentina, the German head coach is fighting with his team to win back his reputation. Like any ordinary coach, Loew needs two victories against Poland (this Friday in Frankfurt32nd in the FIFA World Ranking) and Scotland (on Monday in Glasgow33rd) to reverse a none too smooth post World Cup year.

According to an opinion poll conducted by the "YouGov" research institute, only 13 percent of Germans consider their World Cup champion capable of winning the 2016 European Championship in France - which Loew has named as being a major goal. "We want to shape an era," said Loew after the Germans had won the world's most important tournament in Brazil. Now Germany's (and Loew's) must-do job list includes topping their qualifying Group D where they are currently lying second behind (13 points) but ahead of Scotland in third (11 points). Until now the route to EURO 2016 France was regarded as being tough but far from constituting a problem.

Now - after six of ten group games - it is problematical. In addition, Germany needs not only two victories but have to prove that the world champion can return to world beating form. Loew obviously is convinced he can get his squad back on track with a series of wake-up-calls in the form of clear statements as does Oliver Bierhoff, the general manager. It all shows that the German team and its coach are approaching an important turning point.

Three defeats, two draws and only five victories in the year - one that is generally regarded as a year of recuperation for body and soul - after the 2014 World Cup, Loew has to prove his team can press the right button and be successful again. "We can't be satisfied with last year," said Bierhoff who wants to "see sad faces among Poland's players".

"After a year that was not world champion like, we are now under pressure. We are facing two games of truth," said Loew. The duel against Poland is regarded by the coach as being a test of his team's character. "There is a big feel-good factor in the Polish team and the enthusiasm is remarkable. We need to dominate the game and at the same time have to keep a close eye on Poland's strikers and their ability to counterattack," emphasized Loew. "It's a game - like the one against Scotland - where we will have to give our everything."

Loew is demanding self-confidence from his team and that it finds creative solutions when going forward. "This is an important part on our journey to France in 2016 and the 2018 World Cup in Russia," said Loew who is well aware that he still has to fill some key-positions with new players. Germany is still operating without a so called central striker after Miroslav Klose (Lazio Rome) retired. His successors like Mario Goetze and Thomas Mueller (both Bayern Munich) are both strikers that move in from the flanks. Daniel Ginczek (VfB Stuttgart) could be the man for that position in the future, but was left out by Loew when selecting his team. In addition both outside back positions are still vacant. Sebastian Rudy (TSG Hoffenheim) and Jonas Hector (1. FC Cologne) still have to prove themselves on the international stage. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Manchester United) has to show he is still a force to be reckoned with after the midfielder left Bayern Munich after 17 years when operating next to Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) in the central defensive midfield position.

Few people expect the Germans to miss out on qualifying for the tournament in France, the team hotel in Evian, France is already booked as is the training camp in Ascona (Switzerland). Loew and his . Cheap Team Finland Jerseys   Wholesale Czech Republic Jerseys   Wholesale Team USA Jerseys   Wholesale Team Russia Jerseys   Cheap Los Angeles Kings Jerseys   Wholesale Jets Jerseys   Wholesale Sharks Jerseys   Wholesale Senators Jerseys   Wholesale Rangers Jerseys   Wholesale Pittsburgh Penguins Jerseys