The AKB48 official blog has announced they are looking to set up a new sister group plus team in China especially Shanghai and Beijing by the end of this year.
Rumour says it was the third times AKS trying to slandering STAR48's groups like BEJ48 and GNZ48 after both conflict since 2016.
AKB48 New Sister Group in China BJN48 or GZH48
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