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Fans were apparently inspired by American rock band Maroon 5's experience with China. When Beijing recently cancelled their shows after one band member tweeted "Happy Birthday" to the Dalai Lama, the organiser added a concert in Taipei to recoup losses.
Richie Lin, the leader of Taiwan's biggest Bon Jovi fan club, told the BBC: "I had heard of the news that Maroon 5's concerts in China had been cancelled, then I told everyone that [getting China concerts cancelled] could be a way for us to add a Bon Jovi concert here.
"We used Maroon 5's cancellation as a way to win an extra [Bon Jovi] show here."
Mr Lin refused to say what tactics fans used. But the BBC understands some fans directly emailed Chinese government agencies pictures of Bon Jovi's past concerts.
"I feel so excited watching him practice that song in the recording studio video," said Amanda Chang, who along with many fans hopes he will sing the song at the Taipei concerts on 28 and 29 September.
"It doesn't matter that his pronunciation is a bit off or if he forgets the lyrics on stage. We'll sing it with him!"
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The best part is that because of a tsunami that recently hit Taiwan, the Taiwan legs are cancelled as well. What a colossal mess.
it was a Typhoon...get educated.