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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular beauty influencer Guava Shuishui who was known for eating make-up products dies aged 24 after ‘sudden illness'
TRAGIC LOSS Popular beauty influencer Guava Shuishui who was known for eating make-up products dies aged 24 after 'sudden illness' TAIWANESE beauty influencer Guava Shuishui has died at the age of 24 as a result of a "sudden illness". The content creator, known to her fans as Guava Beauty, often tasted products as she tested them. 3 Influencer Guava Shuishui has died suddenly aged 24 Credit: Jam Press 3 A post shared to her social media account revealed she died from a 'sudden illness' Credit: Jam Press 3 Guava was known for tasting products as she tested them Credit: Jam Press According to a social media post shared on her account, Guava died on May 24 from a "sudden illness", as translated from English. The influencer created mukbang videos, in which she would eat makeup products, including lipstick, blush, face masks and cotton pads. Mukbang is a popular online trend, especially in South Korea, where a person films themselves eating a large amount of food while interacting with an audience. The post announcing the tragic news reads: "Although this trip came suddenly, Shuishui held on to every difficult moment just like she has always been - hard-working, serious, and shining. "Thank you to everyone who has liked, left a message and laughed with her, and thank you for your love and support. "She really keeps it in her heart and cherishes it very much. "Guava Shuishui simply continues to glow in a different place. When we meet again one day, she should be unboxing angels' exclusive makeup for eating broadcasts over." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Popular beauty influencer Guava Shuishui who was known for eating make-up products dies aged 24 after ‘sudden illness'
TAIWANESE beauty influencer Guava Shuishui has died at the age of 24 as a result of a "sudden illness". The content creator, known to her fans as Guava Beauty, often tasted products as she tested them. 3 Influencer Guava Shuishui has died suddenly aged 24 Credit: Jam Press 3 A post shared to her social media account revealed she died from a 'sudden illness' Credit: Jam Press 3 Guava was known for tasting products as she tested them Credit: Jam Press According to a social media post shared on her account, Guava died on May 24 from a "sudden illness", as translated from English. The influencer created mukbang videos, in which she would eat makeup products, including lipstick, blush, face masks and cotton pads. Mukbang is a popular online trend, especially in South Korea, where a person films themselves eating a large amount of food while interacting with an audience. The post announcing the tragic news reads: "Although this trip came suddenly, Shuishui held on to every difficult moment just like she has always been - hard-working, serious, and shining. "Thank you to everyone who has liked, left a message and laughed with her, and thank you for your love and support. "She really keeps it in her heart and cherishes it very much. "Guava Shuishui simply continues to glow in a different place. When we meet again one day, she should be unboxing angels' exclusive makeup for eating broadcasts over." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Most read in The US Sun Like us on Facebook at
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Taiwan's Lai tied up by political chaos after year in office
TAIWANESE President Lai Ching-te promised to stand up to China and defend democracy when he took office in 2024. A year on, domestic political turmoil has engulfed the island, stymieing his agenda as it faces Chinese military pressure. Self-ruled Taiwan is known for its rough and tumble politics, but analysts say the current dysfunction is distracting lawmakers and eroding public confidence – to the benefit of Beijing. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring it under its control. "The only beneficiary of a divided, fractured Taiwan that is incapable of addressing its own long-term requirements and vulnerabilities is China," said Ryan Hass, a senior fellow at Brookings Institution. Lai, a staunch defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and detested by Beijing, was elected in January 2024 with 40 per cent of the vote, but his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lost its majority in parliament. The main opposition Kuomintang party (KMT), which has friendly ties with China, has teamed up with the Taiwan People's Party to challenge the government's policies, including slashing the general budget. Tensions have escalated into physical fights inside parliament and thousands of supporters of the DPP and opposition parties holding rival street protests. The KMT has called Lai a "dictator" and accused him of pushing Taiwan closer to war with China, while the DPP suggests the KMT is a tool of Beijing and is undermining Taiwan's security. The political atmosphere is "poisonous", said Bonnie Glaser, a Taiwan-China affairs expert at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The parties "spend a lot of their time thinking about how to weaken support and damage the reputation and the image of their political adversaries", Glaser said. "There's no bipartisanship or ability to come together on issues," such as low wages and power shortages. Lai, who marks his first year in office on Tuesday, has seen his approval rating fall to 45.9 percent from 58 per cent nearly a year ago, according to a survey by Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation in April. His disapproval rating rose to 45.7 per cent – the highest since he took office – which the polling group linked to the Lai government's handling of US tariffs on Taiwan and the DPP's unprecedented recall campaign targeting the opposition. DPP supporters are seeking to unseat around 30 KMT lawmakers through a legal process that allows legislators to be removed before the end of their term. While the threshold for a successful recall is high, the DPP only needs to win six seats to wrest back control of parliament. A rival campaign to unseat 15 DPP members has been embroiled in controversy after KMT staffers were accused of forging the signatures of dead people. The KMT has also threatened to recall Lai. "It feels like it's a negative sum game where all sides are going to come out looking a bit tarnished. The Taiwan political system is going to look a bit more frayed," said Hass. Despite the turmoil, Lai has chalked up some domestic successes since taking office, said David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Among them, raising public awareness about the Chinese threat to Taiwan, and pledging to increase the island's defence budget to more than three per cent of GDP. But foreign affairs have been more fraught with "a lot of uncertainty" under US President Donald Trump over Washington's policy towards Taiwan, China and the region, Sacks said. While China has already decided that "Lai was not somebody that they wanted to work with", he said. Analysts said the ongoing hostility between the DPP and KMT was eroding public confidence in Taiwan's political institutions, bolstering Beijing's narrative that Taiwanese people would be better off as part of China. Beijing has ramped up military pressure on Taiwan in recent years, deploying fighter jets and warships on a near daily basis and staging several large-scale drills around the island since Lai took office. Taiwan accuses China of also using espionage, cyberattacks and disinformation to weaken its defences. Lai branded China a "foreign hostile force" in March, angering Beijing and drawing criticism from the KMT for being a "troublemaker." "The more divided and dysfunctional Taiwan looks within, the easier it is for Beijing to make its case directly to the people of Taiwan," Hass said. There could be a silver lining to the chaos if Beijing sees less urgency for military action against Taiwan, said Chen Fang-yu, assistant professor of political science at Soochow University in Taipei. "All of the efforts by China is working for the opposition parties," said Chen, pointing to their success in district elections. "They believe that someday people will be tired of seeing the DPP government because the DPP has been there for three terms," Chen said. "For now, maybe China can wait."
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jam Hsiao's ‘Wild/Mild' World Tour returns to KL on Aug 2
TAIWANESE vocal powerhouse Jam Hsiao is making his return to Malaysia after six years with his new 'Wild/Mild' World Tour hitting Axiata Arena on Aug 2, 2025 at 8pm. Dive headfirst into the universe of Hsiao's latest album with the 'Wild/Mild' World Tour – an exploration of nature's majesty, the depths of human emotion and the untamed energy of live music. With cutting-edge stage design, mesmerising lights and genre-defying musical arrangements, each note and every beat will take you on a journey through contrasting moods, igniting a primal, personal connection within. The tour's poster, which offers a preview of its artistic direction, features a striking concept inspired by René Magritte. Within Hsiao's eyes, wisps of white clouds and blue sky emerge — playing with the duality of 'seeing' and 'being seen.' The artwork exudes a bold, cool intensity, charged with tension, while delivering a call to action: 'Why settle for hearing about Hsiao when you can witness his wild energy live?' Having performed across major cities in China, North America, Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia since its launch in Shanghai on Aug 3, 2024, the 'Wild/Mild' World Tour is gearing up for a Kuala Lumpur stop. Mandopop titan Celebrating 17 years of musical brilliance, Hsiao stands tall as one of the most dynamic and versatile forces in the Chinese music scene. His unforgettable breakout performance of New Endless Love on One Million Star in 2007 was just the beginning of an inspiring journey marked by his instantly recognisable vocals and deeply emotive interpretations. His self-titled debut album Jam Hsiao (2008) dominated charts and gifted the world with timeless anthems like Princess, I Can Only Miss You and How to Say I Don't Love You — beloved karaoke staples across the region. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence, Hsiao consistently delivers concerts that fuse musicality with emotional connection. Throughout his illustrious career, he has amassed numerous accolades, including honours from the KKBox Music Awards, Hito Music Awards, Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards and QQ Music's Artist of the Year, solidifying his status in contemporary Mandopop. The 2025 'Wild/Mild' tour draws its spirit from Hsiao's album of the same name — a tribute to the raw, unrestrained energy of life. It reflects his deep fascination and love for the untamed wonders of the world, inviting audiences to embrace that same wild vitality. Alongside fan favourites, the tour will debut new tracks from the album, including White Night and Fusion/Diffusion. Organised by Star Planet, in collaboration with Live Nation as co-organiser, tickets for the concert will go on sale starting May 19 at 12pm. Tickets are priced from RM298.
