Reported about 1 year ago
The Taipei Film Festival invited Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai to be the chairman of the international new director competition jury, but controversy arose due to his past with director Hu Bo of 'An Elephant Sitting Still'. After canceling his judging invitation, the festival issued a statement apologizing for the public concern caused and mentioned they will seek a new jury chairman. The decision was made to maintain the normal operation of the festival. Wang Xiaoshuai has not responded to the allegations of pressuring Hu Bo in the past. This action aims to address societal doubts and the director's discomfort.
Source: YAHOO