Singapore's Visa-Free Policy Sparks Controversy and Debate Amongst Weibo Users
Recent news in China has been highlighting the reactions of Weibo users to the announcement of Singapore's new visa-free policy. The policy, which came into effect on February 9th, has sparked controversy and debate amongst Weibo users, particularly relating to Chinese singer and actor Wang Junkai, who was previously granted a visa-free entry to Singapore.
25 January 2024
Wang Junkai, a member of the popular Chinese boy band TFBOYS, has been a frequent target of online discussion due to his frequent travels to Singapore. In response to the news about Singapore's new visa-free policy, Wang Junkai tweeted "Good enough, I said enough, said a sentence for a lifetime, don't pay too much attention to my youth, more attention to my present." This tweet has garnered over 80,000 likes and 21,000 retweets, as well as thousands of comments from Weibo users.
One user, with the username Singapore Free Visa Beneficiary Wang Junkai, commented "Can go home more frequently!" in response to Wang Junkai's tweet. The user also shared a video of Wang Junkai saying "please, I'm from Singapore." This post has received over 10,000 likes and 2,000 retweets, as well as hundreds of comments from Weibo users.
Another user, with the username Good Enough, commented "Enough, I said enough, said a sentence for a lifetime, don't pay too much attention to my youth, more attention to my present." This tweet has received over 10,000 likes and 2,000 retweets, as well as hundreds of comments from Weibo users.
The news of Singapore's new visa-free policy has also generated considerable backlash from Weibo users, with many arguing that the policy will lead to increased congestion and pollution in Singapore. One user, with the username X, commented "Singapore's new visa-free policy is a mistake. It will only lead to more congestion and pollution in the country." This post has generated over 10,000 likes and 2,000 retweets, as well as hundreds of comments from Weibo users.
In addition to the debate over Singapore's new visa-free policy, Weibo users have also taken the opportunity to discuss Wang Junkai's career. One user, with the username Good Enough, shared a video of Wang Junkai saying "please, I'm from Singapore." This post has received over 10,000 likes and 2,000 retweets, as well as hundreds of comments from Weibo users.
Wang Junkai's management company, TFBOYS-Wang Junkai, has also commented on the issue, tweeting "Enough, I said enough, said a sentence for a lifetime, don't pay too much attention to my youth, more attention to my present." This tweet has generated over 10,000 likes and 2,000 retweets, as well as hundreds of comments from Weibo users.
Overall, the news of Singapore's new visa-free policy has generated considerable debate and discussion amongst Weibo users, with many expressing concern over the potential negative impact of the policy. However, some users have also taken the opportunity to discuss Wang Junkai's career and the ongoing impact of the celebrity culture in China.