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Streaming platforms in China have stopped serving movies starring Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, 57.



On the 24th local time, local media such as Variety and the Los Angeles Times reported that movies starring Keanu Reeves had been removed from Chinese streaming platforms such as Tencent Video and YouQ.



This started when Keanu Reeves appeared in the 'Tibet House Charity Concert' lineup in January. 



The concert was held to protect Tibetan culture and ensure its survival, and the proceeds are donated to Tibet House, an NGO (non-profit organization) created to protect Tibetan culture. no see. 


The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama


When the news spread, Chinese netizens protested, saying, "I ignored China." 



In addition, Keanu Reeves said that she had been exposed to Chinese culture and grew up with her Chinese grandmother in the past, and that she was "proud of her Chinese identity." 



In the end, Chinese netizens declared a boycott of movies starring Keanu Reeves, such as the movie 'The Matrix 4' released in December last year and the movie 'John Wick 4' which was scheduled to be released in May, and accordingly, the Chinese streaming platform Keanu It even stopped streaming services for movies starring Reeves. 



According to the LA Times, Chinese OTT service Tencent Video removed at least 19 movies, including the 'The Matrix' trilogy, 'Speed' and 'Lake House'. 



In the case of 'Toy Story 3', in which Keanu Reeves participated as a voice actor, it is known that the name of Keanu Reeves has been removed from the movie credits, although it is still being serviced on some sites.



"It's unclear who issued the order, or whether Chinese regulators or platforms have taken active steps to remove potentially problematic content," The Times added.



Meanwhile, Tibet was annexed by China in 1950, but nonviolent independence movement continues to develop.



Chinese authorities have in the past banned or denied entry to China of pro-Tibetan Hollywood stars, such as Richard Gere, who took a firm stance on Tibet, and Selena Gomez, who took a picture with the Dalai Lama.



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