Versace 'sorry' for implying Hong Kong and Macau are countries

[snoop1130]

Versace 'sorry' for implying Hong Kong and Macau are countries

 

Donatella Versace said she was 'deeply sorry'

 

Donatella Versace has apologised after one of her luxury brand's T-shirts implied Hong Kong and Macau were countries, when they are actually Chinese territories.

 

One of China's best-known actresses, Yang Mi, ended her contract with Versace over the issue, while her studio said the country's sovereignty was "sacred".

 

Her decision was a major topic on China's version of Twitter, Weibo, attracting hundreds of millions of views.

 

The shirt in question featured a list of cities accompanied by the countries they are in, such as "Milan - Italy", and "Madrid - Spain".

 

Full Story: https://news.sky.com/story/versace-sorry-for-implying-hong-kong-and-macau-are-countries-11783471

[bluesofa]

"Versace said on its Twitter account that it "accepts accountability and is exploring actions to improve how we operate day-to-day to become more conscientious and aware"."

 

Ha ha ha! 'Exploring actions to improve'! How about employing staff who have some awareness of the world around them.

[RotBenz8888]

The Chinese could always make their desired adjustment on the fake edition of the shirt.

[aguy30]

Is this the result of plastic surgery?

 

Edited August 12, 2019 by aguy30

[Sir Swagman]

One presumes the Chinese will grovel in apology for their atrocious attempts at english in any instructions that accompany their products too? A simple (if stupid) mistake. How insecure must you be to throw a hissy over something like this?

[DrTuner]

HK, Macau and Taiwan are de facto countries that should openly strive to get rid of the commies. Brands with guts would double down and state exactly that. 

[Razek]

Versace. Know only how to sleep. I m sure she doesn' t know where is china or india 

Ignorance

[DrTuner]

1 hour ago, Sir Swagman said:

How insecure must you be to throw a hissy over something like this?

It's not insecurity, it is straight up brainwashing. Same story as the Thai cultural mandates containing this little gem:

 

'Thai people must not act as agent or spokesman for foreigners without considering the benefit of the Thai nation, and must not express opinion or take the side of foreigners in international disputes. These actions are a betrayal of the nation.'

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_cultural_mandates

 

Party line over everything.

 

The commies are masters in brainwashing, so only to be expected.