More than 20,000 music events between January and March have been canceled or postponed in China and Hong Kong.
Andy Lau Tak-Wah performs onstage during the 'My Love Andy Lau World Tour - Hong Kong 2018' at Hong Kong Coliseum on Dec. 15, 2018 in Hong Kong, China.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease at the end of 2019, more than 80,000 people have contracted the disease, resulting in more than 2,700 deaths according to the World Health Organization. As the disease continues to spread, live event organizers have been canceling or postponing large gatherings from technology conferences to major concerts.
More than 20,000 music events between January and March have been canceled or postponed in China and Hong Kong, costing 2 billion yuan in ticketing and box-office losses, according to the China Association of Performing Arts.has compiled an ongoing list of major concerts and events that have been postponed or canceled due to the outbreak.- The Chinese government closed the Mercedes-Benz Arena indefinitely.
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