Ai's Song: Elton John Praises Dissident Artist In Beijing

Elton John Praises Dissident Artist In Beijing
This picture taken on November 25, 2012 shows pop-rock balladeer Elton John performing at his concert in Wukesong Stadium in Beijing. Elton dedicated his Beijing show to Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei -- a controversial move the artist said on November 26 was unlikely to make the nation's cultural minders happy. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)
This picture taken on November 25, 2012 shows pop-rock balladeer Elton John performing at his concert in Wukesong Stadium in Beijing. Elton dedicated his Beijing show to Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei -- a controversial move the artist said on November 26 was unlikely to make the nation's cultural minders happy. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Elton John struck a note of support for dissident artist Ai Weiwei at his show in Beijing Sunday night. But did he also strike a blow at China's live music scene?

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