[4] Compiled from: Red Star News
 
Case review
Recently, the Chaoyang Public Security Branch received a report from the public that someone was engaging in prostitution in a residential area in Chaoyang. In response, the police lawfully conducted an investigation and apprehended Chen Mouhui (female, 29) for prostitution and Li Moudi (male, 39) for soliciting prostitution. After review, the individuals confessed to their illegal acts and have been administratively detained by the Chaoyang Public Security Branch.

 
 

Immediately following, the China Association of Performing Arts issued a notice to boycott Li Yundi from the industry. The content stated: Recently, performing artist Li Yundi was administratively detained by the Chaoyang Public Security Branch for soliciting prostitution. The China Association of Performing Arts initiated an industry self-discipline and moral review process in accordance with regulations... Therefore, the association morally reprimands performing artist Li Yundi for his illegal behavior and, according to the "Self-Discipline Management Measures for Performing Artists in the Performance Industry,"Requires member units to boycott him from the industry.。
 
The Chinese Musicians Association also released a statement on October 22:Yundi Li's membership has been revoked.。

 
 

Moreover, the Sichuan Conservatory of Music has removed all information related to Yundi Li from its official website and taken down the sign for the "Yundi Li Piano Studio." Even the popular Hunan TV self-produced show "Brothers Overcoming Difficulties," which had been attracting attention recently, has taken down videos related to Yundi Li... It is evident that overnight, Yundi Li has been boycotted across various industries.

 

 
Article 66 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the People's Republic of China
Those who engage in prostitution or patronize prostitutes shall be detained for not less than 10 days but not more than 15 days and may also be fined not more than 5,000 yuan; if the circumstances are relatively minor, they shall be detained for not more than 5 days or fined not more than 500 yuan.
 
Those who solicit prostitution in public places shall be detained for not more than 5 days or fined not more than 500 yuan.

 

 
[1] The author's perspective
From a legal perspective, soliciting prostitution is illegal but not criminal, yet this does not mean that violating the Public Security Administration Punishments Law can be overlooked. Given the current situation, Li Yundi's career in the entertainment industry is almost over. Besides facing administrative penalties, this incident may also trigger a series of consequences for breach of contract. Li Yundi's current endorsements cover a wide range of industries, including automobiles, mobile phones, pianos, skincare products, and even online shopping platforms. However, due to the damage to his public image and industry backlash, Li Yundi can no longer fulfill his endorsement contracts as agreed. Once he defaults, he will inevitably face substantial compensation.
 
In the past two years, the entertainment industry has become a key target of legal regulation. Public figures should pay more attention to self-discipline, abide by the law, and set a good example for ordinary people in order to become shining stars. On the contrary, if they are elevated to high positions without understanding their responsibilities, or even harbor a fluke mentality to disrupt social order and challenge the bottom line of the law, they will surely ruin their own future, which echoes the old saying: "One who brings trouble to oneself will find no escape."