Japanese Music Group XG's Hong Kong Concert Rescheduled After Association with 'Unit 731'
Japanese music group 'XG' has rescheduled its Hong Kong concert from July 31st to August 2nd. The change came after Chinese netizens criticized the original date for its association with Japan's 'Unit 731'. Organizers faced criticism for lacking historical sensitivity.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 10th) Amidst strained Japan-China relations, Japanese girl group 'XG' was originally scheduled to hold a concert in Hong Kong on July 31st. Unexpectedly, the date reminded Chinese citizens of Japan's Kwantung Army Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department (Unit 731), triggering public resentment in China. The concert was ultimately rescheduled to August 2nd.
According to Japan's Kyodo News, 'XG' had announced on the 6th that the Hong Kong leg of their global tour would be on July 31st. However, criticisms and demands for rescheduling emerged on the Chinese internet because July 31st was reminiscent of Unit 731.
On the 8th, 'XG's' official Weibo announced that the Hong Kong performance had been adjusted to August 2nd, but did not explicitly state the reason for the change. Other performance and ticketing information remained unchanged.
On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, many Chinese netizens questioned the performance date. Some criticized, "It's better not to hold it than to choose this date," and "Please be more sensitive and pay more attention in the future." Many also criticized the organizers for lacking historical sensitivity or questioned whether it was intentional.
'XG' debuted in 2022 and has since performed around the world.
'Unit 731' refers to the Japanese army's unit that conducted germ warfare and human experimentation in China during World War II. It has long been a highly sensitive historical issue in Chinese society, touching upon the delicate nerves of Japan-China relations. (Editors: Lu Chia-jung / Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150510
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 10th) Amidst strained Japan-China relations, Japanese girl group 'XG' was originally scheduled to hold a concert in Hong Kong on July 31st. Unexpectedly, the date reminded Chinese citizens of Japan's Kwantung Army Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department (Unit 731), triggering public resentment in China. The concert was ultimately rescheduled to August 2nd.
According to Japan's Kyodo News, 'XG' had announced on the 6th that the Hong Kong leg of their global tour would be on July 31st. However, criticisms and demands for rescheduling emerged on the Chinese internet because July 31st was reminiscent of Unit 731.
On the 8th, 'XG's' official Weibo announced that the Hong Kong performance had been adjusted to August 2nd, but did not explicitly state the reason for the change. Other performance and ticketing information remained unchanged.
On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, many Chinese netizens questioned the performance date. Some criticized, "It's better not to hold it than to choose this date," and "Please be more sensitive and pay more attention in the future." Many also criticized the organizers for lacking historical sensitivity or questioned whether it was intentional.
'XG' debuted in 2022 and has since performed around the world.
'Unit 731' refers to the Japanese army's unit that conducted germ warfare and human experimentation in China during World War II. It has long been a highly sensitive historical issue in Chinese society, touching upon the delicate nerves of Japan-China relations. (Editors: Lu Chia-jung / Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150510
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