Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShahana YasminThursday 23 April 2026 23:01 BSTThe Devil Wears Prada 2 clipThe sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is facing backlash from online communities in East Asia over the depiction of a Chinese assistant character.The character, Qin Zhou, played by Helen J Shen, has drawn criticism for her name, which some argue is phonetically similar to a historically racist term used to mock Chinese people.Social media users also criticized Qin Zhou's portrayal as a "nerd" stereotype, citing her appearance and emphasis on Ivy League credentials as out of touch for a fashion-centric film.The controversy has led to calls for a boycott, with critics highlighting a contrast between the stereotypical character and the film's marketing, which featured K-pop star Jang Won Young.Neither 20th Century Studios nor the film's cast has yet commented on the criticism ahead of the movie's global premiere on May 1.In fullThe Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer faces ‘racism’ backlash in ChinaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in