I have no words: Massive UK concerts draw criticism on Chinese social media


PETALING JAYA: The United Kingdom has come under fire from Chinese social media users after several large-scale concerts and sporting events went ahead amidst the Covid-19 global pandemic and the country’s escalating cases.

Many were shocked to see pictures of concerts of Welsh band Stereophonics in Manchester, on March 13 (Friday), and in Cardiff on March 14 and 15, where tens of thousands of people gathered.

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