Why can't HK account purchase any item outside of iTunes store HK?!

I had changed my billing address and country to Hong Kong earlier today.
But afterward, the App store stopped me from installing any more app with some reason like "your account is only valid for HK itunes store". In fact, the apps I chose were 'free' and designed for HK user. It's really stupid. I had to change the info all back into Canada.
Why can't we, HK account users, purchase item outside of HK store as long as we have a valid credit card?!

Thank the music industry for this one. A music company may decide to release certain music in some countries only. Before downloads, you had to travel to the country to buy the music. Now, they just block you via the credit card billing address. Pathetic.

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