News about Manjit Minhas

Bubble Tea company apologizes after Marvel star Simu Liu points out major issue with product on Dragons' Den

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 15, 2024
In the latest development in a cultural appropriation scandal surrounding a bubble tea company that was pitched on the Canadian reality series Dragons' Den , the Quebec-based manufacturer has issued an apology. In addition, a pair of key figures in the story have issued statements requesting the public refrain from harassing the businesspeople amid the outrage.

Tense moment Simu Liu calls out Canada-based bubble tea company for 'cultural appropriation' during appearance on Dragons' Den

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2024
The actor, 35, served as a guest 'dragon' on the popular Canadian reality series this week. But the Shang-Chi alum, who was born in China, was left unamused after he received a pitch for a 'ready-to-drink' boba brand from a pair of moguls. He was furious that the creators 'took something that's very distinctly Asian in its identity' and failed to include where it came from in the pitch.