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Calls for HK singers like Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai to speak Mandarin show city’s conundrums

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Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung recently kicked off his 60+ Concert Tour with performances at The Venetian Macao.

Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung recently kicked off his 60+ Concert Tour with performances at The Venetian Macao.

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It would seem as if mainland Chinese fans of Hong Kong pop stars have embarked on an unofficial “Speak Mandarin” campaign at their idols’ concerts lately, with entertainment reports closely documenting the celebrities’ responses to such requests.

The latest to come under this language scrutiny is Heavenly King Jacky Cheung ahead of a recent concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum.

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