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HONG KONG - At least eight K-pop stars from China and even one from Taiwan and one from Hong Kong are publicly stating their support for Beijing's one-China policy, eliciting a mixture of disappointment and understanding from fans.
Yet they also coincide with a surge in patriotism among young Chinese raised on a steady diet of pro-Communist Party messaging. K-pop fans reacted swiftly to the avowals of allegiance to China. Some called it shameful, while others were more understanding. Ms Ellyn Bukvich, a 26-year-old American who has been an EXO fan for five years, said many young fans will probably support Zhang and his message because of his status as a K-pop idol."It's spreading propaganda and it's very effective," Ms Bukvich said.
China's government and entirely state-controlled media have consistently portrayed the Hong Kong protest movement as an effort by criminals trying to split the territory from China, backed by hostile foreigners. Both Hong Kong and Taiwan use traditional Chinese characters instead of the simplified ones used in mainland China, and Hong Kong also has English as an official language. Samsung declined to comment on whether it will continue to provide different language options for Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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