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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2023

    CoCo Lee's Posthumous Recording Accuses The Voice of China; Star CM Holdings Market Value Drops Over 20%

    In August 2023, a recording said to be by the late singer CoCo Lee circulated online, accusing The Voice of China production team of unfair competition rules, pressure and an injury during recording, triggering a public opinion storm. The production team responded that the recording was 'maliciously edited' and that the misunderstanding had been communicated and cleared at the time; Lee's family and Warner Music expressed concern and cooperation with the investigation, while Zhejiang TV said it would further verify. Shares of parent company Star CM Holdings fell about 20%, and market value evaporated by over 20% (about HK$26 billion). Status: media reports. Entities involved: Star CM Holdings Limited, Canxing Culture. Related scope: The Voice of China program.