Photo: Screenshot from Tsang's Weibo

 

Photo: Screenshot from Bee's Weibo

 
In response to the misunderstanding caused by their photo with a Malaysian anti-China singer, Hong Kong actors Eric Tsang and Kenny Bee, both stated that the photo was simply a polite gesture in a public setting, and they were unaware of the singer's background and history. They also emphasized that as Chinese nationals, they have always been committed to upholding national dignity and ethnic sentiments.

Tsang and Bee recently attended an event at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting, Malaysia, where inadvertent photographs with an anti-China Malaysian singer caused public misunderstanding and prompted clarifying statements.

Tsang issued a clarification via his official Weibo account early Monday, explaining that the photo was merely a polite interaction in a public setting. He stated that he had no prior knowledge of the individual's background or past actions. 

Tsang added that if he had been aware of the circumstances, he would have avoided any interaction entirely.

"This incident was entirely unintentional and in no way represents my support for or endorsement of the singer's views," Tsang wrote on Weibo.

"As a Chinese national, I remain firmly committed to upholding national dignity and ethnic sentiments," read Tsang's post.

The previous afternoon, Bee similarly clarified on his official Weibo account that if he had known the individual's stance in advance, he would have completely avoided any contact. 

He described the incident as an unintentional misstep that in no way signifies his endorsement of the individual's views.

Bee further affirmed: "As a Chinese national, I consistently demonstrate patriotism through concrete actions and firmly uphold national dignity and ethnic sentiments."

Global Times