Katy Perry sparks row in China
The flag was reportedly given to her by a member of the audience
Katy Perry caused a stir in both Taiwan and China with a politically-tinged attire at a Taipei concert this week.
Singer-songwriter Perry moved fans to tears on Tuesday, according to local media, after she appeared on stage draped in a Taiwanese flag at Taipei Arena, while donning a glittering gold dress adorned with sunflowers - the symbol of anti-China student protests in Taiwan last year.
Photos and messages that read “I am so moved”, “awesome” and “I love you” were posted on the Internet after the stunt, though it is still unclear whether she meant to make a political statement.
The flag was reportedly given to her by a member of the audience. “Beautiful. Taiwan loves you,” read a message on Facebook, where many fans posted photos of flag-clad Perry.
But some Taiwanese fans voiced concerns for Perry, fearing a possible backlash from China, which still claims sovereignty over self-ruled Taiwan after the two sides split in 1949 after a civil war.
“She will have trouble holding concerts in China,” warned a Facebook message posted by Tsai Chen Wang.