Zhang Ziyi Japanese Ad Draws Fire in China

[Mulboyne]

NAM: Chinese Netizens Shred Zhang Ziyi for Revealing Japanese Ad
Internet users in China are criticizing actress Zhang Ziyi for appearing in a revealing advertisement for a magazine in Japan...Nationalism has been increasing on China’s Internet; the most recent news headlines about Japan’s abuse of "comfort women" during WWII caused more backlash against Zhang’s advertising appearance in Japan. Zhang appeared in an advertisement on a skyscraper. Only her upper body can be seen but her critics say that she appears to be semi-nude. Users on China’s popular internet portal, sina.com, say that like basketball star Yao Ming, Zhang should refuse to appear on advertisements in Japan.

The advert is part of Kao's Asian Beauties campaign. Her TV spot is on the site here or on YouTube.

[Tsuru]

[Greji]

I commend public appearances of ms. Zhang, especially of her naked shoulders.

Tsuru, for an airdale, you have extremely good taste. I would take that one step futher and commend the appearance of any other portions of her extremely appealing anatomy that she might like to make publically appear!

[EKen9]

I remember that ad from last May, is it still up there?

[xenomorph42]

She is gorgeous! Seriously, brushing all political bickering "he said, she said" aside....I mean, look at the woman, Hey...I`ll apologize on Japans behalf! Hands down Zhang Ziyi Rocks!!:inlove:

[DrP]

Wow - this is the best propogando FOR China! Why are they so negative? You would have to look far and wide to find a comparable Japanese model - at least one with straight teeth anyway - so where to go? China and Korea.

[Samurai_Jerk]

Have to agree with the good doctor. J models don't even come close.

[Mulboyne]

This story did originate in the Ming Pao Daily which is not a prime example of quality journalism:

[IkemenTommy]

I don't know about you guys' PC, but that photo on my computer seems to be blurry and I can't figure out how to fix it.

[Greji]

I don't know about you guys' PC, but that photo on my computer seems to be blurry and I can't figure out how to fix it.

Nah, Tommy. The computers okay. Just shake your head, your eyeballs are stuck!