Taiwanese Singer's Award Acceptance Speech at 35th Golden Melody Awards Sparks Controversy

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During the acceptance speech for Best Taiwanese Album at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, the winner, Banai, mentioned the Tiananmen Square incident, which stirred controversy. Taiwanese Minister of Culture, Lee Yung, expressed support for Banai's speech on Facebook, thanking her for persisting in her ideals. Banai's remarks about Tiananmen Square led to her works being censored in China and caused mixed reactions from Taiwanese audiences. Minister Lee Yung acknowledged the importance of remembering 1989 and praised Taiwanese musicians for representing confidence, freedom, and pride through their music.

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