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| Fans Defend Xiao Zhan After Refusing to Sign Persistently Requested Autograph |
Chinese actor Xiao Zhan (33) has once again found himself the centre of online discussion – this time not because of his latest drama or music project, but for how he calmly dealt with an uncomfortable fan encounter.
This week, the Legend of Zang Hai's actor attended the Greater Bay Area Film Concert at Galaxy Arena in Macau.
While seated in the audience, Xiao Zhan was approached by a woman who tried to get his autograph on the spot.
A short clip that quickly went viral on Weibo shows the woman leaning in with pen and paper, while Xiao Zhan – ever the gentleman – simply smiled and waved his hand to decline.
Despite his polite refusal, she continued pressing him for nearly a full minute.
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| Xiao Zhan Trends on Weibo After Refusing Autograph Request Politely |
Witnesses say the persistence began to unsettle those nearby. Hong Kong singer Joey Yung and her long-time manager Mani Fok were visibly concerned, with Mani even standing up as if ready to intervene.
Before things escalated, a staff member swiftly escorted the woman away.
The reaction online has been overwhelmingly supportive. Many applauded Xiao Zhan’s composure, saying he handled the situation with grace and restraint rather than irritation.
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Commenters also pointed out a darker side of autograph culture: signatures from top stars can fetch high resale prices, sometimes listed online for thousands.
Some suspected the woman’s persistence may have been less about admiration and more about profit.
This isn’t the first time autograph drama has made headlines.
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In past cases, celebrities signing blank sheets of paper have faced serious risks, as those signatures can later be misused in contracts or financial scams.
Legal experts regularly warn against such practices, noting that a signature on a blank page can be twisted into evidence for fraudulent documents.
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Against that backdrop, Xiao Zhan’s refusal seems even more sensible.
Fans online echoed the same sentiment: protecting his signature is not only his right, but also a smart move in an industry where “just one scribble” can be exploited.