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Precarious politics for stars, brands in China

Growing nationalism in the country means there is mounting pressure on celebrities and labels to align themselves with China's political stances

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When United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this month, it sparked a storm in China, with netizens even calling for Mrs Pelosi's plane to be shot down en route.
Celebrities were also not spared from the fallout.
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