A statement that Angelina Jolie made in Shanghai had prompted Chinese and Taiwanese citizens to clash and some to suggest boycotting the actress' movies.

Jolie was in Shanghai to promote her new movie Maleficent together with her husband Brad Pitt. She had mentioned that Ang Lee is her favorite Taiwanese director, according to Shanghaiist.

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In a previous report by Want China Times, the Hollywood Star told the Associated Press that she is a fan of Taiwan-born Ang Lee, a two-time Oscar winning director. She added that she wants to work with Chinese talent someday.

The said report further cited the actress saying she wasn't sure if Ang Lee is considered Chinese, but that he is a Taiwanese director who makes many Chinese-language movies with Chinese actors.

The Wumao group united as one to condemn the Hollywood star as a firm supporter of Tibetan independence. However, internet censorship prevented them from naming the idea itself, which they hate so much. So, they were forced to label Tibetan independence as "zd" (zangdu).

A commentator from Taiwan then took this as a cue and taunted the Wumao by saying the latter only gains the right to brag when Chinese Internet users are already able to freely use the words 'Tibetan independence.'

Another criticized the delicate "psychological quality" of those under the "Celestial Empire," that a very small amount of teasing will cause it to crumble. A Taiwanese commentator also said the Chinese people's self-esteem is so fragile that they cannot accept any other point of view except what the Communist Party imposes on them.

Some Wumao members suggested boycotting Brangelina films, but the Taiwanese netizens countered this by pointing out the fact that the Chinese people watch pirated movies. The Chinese commentators then responded by saying the best way to boycott Jolie is to share pirated versions of her films online.