Beijing State Media Denounces Kevin Tsai's Support for Puma Shen as Disgusting and Urges Businesses to Conduct Self-Checks

Date2026.10.05

LocationBeijing, China

Fact statusVerified

Importance III ●●●●●

Verification Verified · 1 Sources

The official "Beijing Time" account of Beijing Radio and Television Station published an article accusing Taiwanese star Kevin Tsai of backing Puma Shen, calling on partner businesses to proactively conduct self-checks and listing pro-independence artists.

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Cause

Triggered Leapmotor Issues Late-Night Statement Cutting Ties with Kevin Tsai and Takes Down Promotional Materials

10.04 ·Reported ·Importance II ·China

This event Beijing State Media Denounces Kevin Tsai's Support for Puma Shen as Disgusting and Urges Businesses to Conduct Self-Checks 2026.10.05 · Verified

Effect

Follow-up Jun Zhengping Post Criticizes Kevin Tsai for Backing Diehard Taiwan Independence Forces: No Room to Sit on the Fence

10.06 ·Official claim ·Importance II ·China

Follow-up PLA Daily-affiliated account and Beijing state media criticize Kevin Tsai and call on brands to cut ties

10.08 ·Reported ·Importance III ·China

Follow-up Southern Daily Weibo compilation of Taiwan artists' "one China" statements ranks 11th on Weibo's overall chart

10.07 ·Reported ·Importance III ·China

Triggered Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng responds to Kevin Tsai's commercial cut-off, criticizes CCP election interference

10.06 ·Reported ·Importance III ·Taiwan

Caused Kevin Tsai's Weibo content wiped overnight, following count reset to zero

10.06 ·Reported ·Importance II ·China

Includes

Value Retail China Issues Statement Severing Ties with Kevin Tsai and Taking Down Collaborative Content

10.05 ·Official claim ·Importance II ·China