Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain, has sparked a massive backlash in China after posting on X an intimate story about Chinese actress Jing Tian, involving a surrogacy baby plan and legal proceedings to recover gifts. Instead of apologizing amid the wave of criticism, Sun persisted in defending his decision publicly and engaging in a dispute with journalist Hu Xijin, dubbed China’s « troll king ». His defensive attempts, including a debate on the definition of the word « decency » and an offer to measure his height live, were poorly received by Chinese public opinion. Chinese social media platforms now appear to be removing Sun’s name from trending topics to suppress the controversy.
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