Fast & Furious star John Cena apologises for calling Taiwan a country

Speaking to Taiwanese television TVBS earlier this month, U.S. wrestling superstar and actor John Cena said Taiwan would be the first "country" to see the latest Fast and Furious film.

Beijing: U.S. wrestling superstar and actor John Cena apologised to Chinese fans on Tuesday after calling Taiwan a country during an interview to promote his latest movie "Fast & Furious 9". Speaking to Taiwanese television TVBS earlier this month, 44-year-old Cena said Taiwan would be the first "country" to see the latest Fast and Furious. China regards Taiwan as its province, an assertion that most on the self-ruled, democratic island rejects.