John Cena Sparks Controversy After Apologizing to Chinese Fans for Calling Taiwan a Country "Fast and Furious 9" earned 135 million at the China box office over this weekend and is one of the most lucrative markets for the franchise. By Belarus Hijacks Ryanair Flight to Arrest Lukashenko Critic Actor and WWE star John Cena is facing flak on Twitter after posting a video apology on Chinese social media for referring to Taiwan as a country during promotions for his latest film, Fast and Furious 9. Earlier this month, while virtually promoting the film to audiences in Taiwan, Cena emphasized that "Taiwan will be the first country to see 'Fast and Furious 9" and told fans that they would be the first to see the movie.