While China considers Taiwan a part of their country, the Snickers chocolate company’s promotion of it as a separate country has sparked controversy.
China claims the island of Taiwan as part of its territory. But Taiwan claims to be an independent country. As a result of this, whether Taiwan is a separate country or a part of China is being debated, the American Snickers chocolate company has created a new controversy.
A recent promotional video by the Snickers chocolate company promoted Taiwan as a separate country. That means that their Snickers chocolates will also be available in South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan, the ad said.
While China considers Taiwan a part of their country, the Snickers chocolate company’s promotion of it as a separate country has sparked controversy. Chinese netizens have been strongly condemning this on social media. Snickers has since apologized for promoting Taiwan as a separate country.
China is very displeased with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan despite China’s warning. In this situation, the American company Snickers has started a stir to heal the sore.
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