Taiwanese illustrator 'Juju-mei' has Hong Kong exhibition participation canceled

According to CNA, Taiwanese illustrator 'Juju-mei' and her team were scheduled to participate in the 11th 'Hong Kong Illustration and Creative Show' starting on the 23rd, but were abruptly notified by the organizers on the 21st that they could not participate. Hong Kong's Ming Pao reported that Juju-mei had posted an illustration on Facebook in October 2019 featuring characters in black clothing and black helmets. Juju-mei has over a million followers on Facebook and Instagram, known primarily for her work depicting romantic relationships. She had announced on the 17th that she would attend the exhibition from the 23rd to the 25th for fan meetings and signings. However, on the 21st, she posted, 'We were suddenly notified by the organizers that we cannot participate. This news is very sudden for us.' Juju-mei expressed deep regret, noting that the team had put significant effort into preparation and that merchandise had already arrived in Hong Kong. She is currently communicating with the organizers regarding the reasons and follow-up actions. Her husband is from Hong Kong, and she wrote, 'Hong Kong has given me many warm memories; it's like my second home. I hope to see everyone again in the future.' The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited stated it would 'not comment on individual events.' October 2019 was the height of the 'anti-extradition' protests in Hong Kong.