John Cena Issues Apology to China After Calling Taiwan a Country.
On Tuesday, John Cena issued a heartfelt apology to fans in China.
The professional wrester took to Weibo, a Chinese social network, to issue his video apology.
Speaking in Mandarin, Cena said he “made a mistake” when referring to Taiwan as a country.
I made a mistake … Now I have to say one thing which is very, very, very important: I love and respect China and Chinese people.
, John Cena, via 'NYT'.
He went on to apologize multiple times and express his “love and respect” for China.
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I’m very sorry for my mistakes.
Sorry.
Sorry.
I’m really sorry.
You have to understand that I love and respect China and Chinese people, John Cena, via 'NYT'.
Cena’s slip occurred during a recent interview with Taiwanese broadcaster TVBS.
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While giving a promotional interview for his latest film, 'F9,' Cena said Taiwan would be “the first country that can watch” the film.
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Referring to Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, as a country is often seen as an offensive assertion in China.
