Watch: Fans break glass door trying to see Netflix star
A promotional event for Chinese actor Zhang Linghe in Nanning was cancelled after crowds caused glass doors at a shopping mall to shatter. While some fans sustained minor injuries, the actor's studio and the brand have promised to cover costs and improve safety measures.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intense nature of celebrity culture in China and the logistical challenges of managing large-scale public appearances for high-profile stars.
Footage from social media shows the moment glass doors outside a shopping centre in Nanning, southern China, shattered as fans waited to see actor Zhang Linghe on Sunday.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a public safety incident without loaded language or political framing.
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