A musical genre for the local market that became popular among Chinese speakers and others around the world, Cantopop is a reflection of Hong Kong, with its international influences but distinctly Chinese culture. Initially seen as vulgar and unpresentable, the genre contrasted sharply with traditional Cantonese opera. But over the years, Cantopop has produced some huge stars, including Roman Tam Pak-sin, Paula Tsui Siu-fung, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Leon Lai Ming and Aaron Kwok Fu-shing to name a few…
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