On January 9, footage surfaced showing actress Xiang Hanzhi smoking inside a mahjong room, quickly sparking widespread discussion online. Following the release of the video, many netizens criticized her for smoking in an indoor public space, noting that such behavior could inconvenience others and set a poor example.
Later that afternoon, Xiang Hanzhi issued a public apology through her personal platform, directly addressing the controversy. In her statement, she acknowledged that smoking indoors was inappropriate, saying that her actions “not only affected others but also set a bad example.”
She went on to thank the public for their reminders and expressed sincere remorse, adding that she would reflect seriously on the incident. “Thank you all for pointing this out. I will reflect carefully, and I am truly sorry,” she wrote.
In recent years, the conduct of public figures in shared spaces has come under increasing scrutiny. Xiang Hanzhi’s prompt apology and reflection have once again drawn attention to the social responsibility of celebrities and the importance of appropriate behavior in public settings.
