Huang An, a male star with over 41 years in the entertainment industry, is known for his classic song 'New Mandarin Duck and Butterfly Dream'. He moved to China in 1998 and has long identified himself as 'Chinese', often expressing pro-China sentiments, which has led some to label him as a 'pro-communist artist'. Recently, a user on Douyin shared footage of Huang An's appearance at a commercial event, making the 62-year-old nearly unrecognizable.

The footage sparked discussions among viewers, as it showed Huang An being surrounded by multiple bodyguards before hastily running to the stage. While performing classic songs, he appeared notably tired and aged, leading commenters to question, 'Is this really Huang An?'

Rumors circulated on social media that Huang An was stripped of his nationality due to his pro-unification rhetoric. The Mainland Affairs Council responded, stating that the reported incidents were false and that related cases are currently under legal investigation. They cautioned the public not to trust misleading information that could undermine public trust in the government.