Is China fighting a losing battle against BTS? : BTS merchandise delivery service halted in China

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It's been a week since BTS faced backlash over acknowledging the shared sacrifice between the U.S. and S. Korea by winning the "Van Fleet Award" for the group's contribution to the two countries' relations. The controversy seemed like fading away after the media quietly deleted articles criticizing BTS following China's foreign ministry’s urge to pursue amity with S. Korea. However, on Oct. 19, China's fifth-largest logistics company, Yunda Express, said it would not ship items related to BTS, triggering turmoil. Watch this video for more information.

Source : Weibo, Big Hit Entertainment, Yunda Express, Pew Research Center, Foreign Policy, ZTO Express

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