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China’s fan culture crackdown ‘won’t affect ties with South Korea’
- Responding to concerns in South Korean media, Chinese embassy says campaign will not have an impact on normal exchanges
- Chinese social media platforms have suspended accounts set up by fans by a number of K-pop stars
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China’s crackdown on “fan culture” is aimed at maintaining public order and will not affect its relations with any country, the Chinese embassy in South Korea said on Wednesday.
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The government has launched a multi-pronged crackdown on a broad range of sectors including the entertainment industry and what authorities describe as a “chaotic” celebrity fan culture, and its influence on young people and social order.
The embassy said it was responding to concern in South Korean media about the campaign, which has led to Chinese social media platforms suspending accounts set up by Chinese fans of South Korean pop stars.
“China’s actions are aimed at all words and deeds that may impact public order, customs as well as laws and regulations, and will not affect normal exchanges between China and any country,” the embassy said in a statement.
The embassy said South Korean media was “worried about the impact of cultural exchanges between China and South Korea and even believe that China’s relevant measures are aimed at South Korea”.
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