In the entertainment industry, it is not uncommon for celebrities to attract public attention because of their words and deeds, but it is quite rare for an experience like Zhao Lixin's to be experienced. From highly sought after to controversial, how did Zhao Lixin fall from the altar?
Zhao Lixin was born in a military family and his ancestral home is Shandong. With his excellent acting skills and unique charisma, he made his mark in the entertainment industry. However, on April 2, 2019, his remarks on Weibo put him in the spotlight.
Zhao Lixin questioned: "Why didn't the Japanese rob the Forbidden City of cultural relics and burn down the Forbidden City after occupying Beijing for eight years? Is this in line with the nature of the invaders?" As soon as these words came out, netizens expressed puzzlement and shock. As Chinese, we should have the most basic understanding and respect for history, and should not turn a blind eye, let alone exonerate the aggressor. Zhao Lixin's remarks not only hurt the feelings of the Chinese people, but also ran counter to historical facts.
He has made controversial statements on several occasions. The inappropriate remarks made on Weibo left netizens scratching their heads and expressing disappointment and anger at his remarks. His remarks on the burning of the Old Summer Palace by the Anglo-French forces and the history of the Japanese invasion of China are even more jaw-dropping. These remarks have been reported by major media outlets, attracting the attention and criticism of official institutions such as the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and Ziguangge.
However, Zhao Lixin's remarks did not stop. Not only did he not apologize for his inappropriate remarks, but continued to make shocking remarks on Weibo. He cleared the name of the Japanese army and tried to excuse historical events such as the Nanjing Massacre. These remarks angered the Chinese people and completely collapsed his image. Many netizens said that they could not accept his views and attitudes, believing that he was "pro-Japanese" and "traitorous".
In the face of great pressure and resistance, Zhao Lixin finally issued an apology. But Mr. Zhao still doesn't seem to have recognized his mistake. His apology was not forgiven by netizens. They believe that Zhao Lixin's apology lacks sincerity, and some even believe that there are still some controversial remarks in his apology statement. In his apology statement, he avoided the core issue, which is the misperception of history and the disrespect for national scars. This evasive attitude raised questions about his sincerity and determination to repent.
Zhao Lixin's remarks not only aroused public dissatisfaction, but also aroused great official concern. On April 16, 2019, Sina Weibo issued an announcement on the handling of harmful information about current affairs, and 29 head accounts including actor Zhao Lixin were banned and closed. This move demonstrates the zero tolerance of official inappropriate speech on sensitive topics.
Regarding Zhao Lixin's behavior and remarks, many people said that they could not accept and understand. As a Chinese, we should remember history, cherish peace, and firmly safeguard the dignity and interests of our country. Any act or remark that attempts to glorify the history of aggression should be resolutely opposed and condemned.
This incident had a serious impact on Zhao Lixin's acting career. He has participated in many TV series and movies, and has created many impressive roles. However, because of this incident, his image collapsed in an instant, and many fans and viewers expressed their disappointment and anger. Some of the works he participated in were also boycotted and criticized by netizens.
Now, Zhao Lixin has completely lost the support of the Chinese people and has become a rat crossing the street, and everyone shouts and beats him. His work was deleted, and his image plummeted. His words and deeds not only hurt the feelings of the Chinese people, but also completely ruined his acting career. From a high-profile male god to a public enemy of the whole people, Zhao Lixin's experience is embarrassing.
Zhao Lixin's experience is a wake-up call for us. We should deeply reflect on history, cherish peace, and firmly safeguard the dignity and interests of our country. At the same time, we should also be wary of those who seek to glorify the history of aggression and distort the facts. History cannot be tampered with or smeared at will, and any attempt to distort history will be condemned and resisted by the public.