
According to Chinese tax authorities, Fan and her companies will be paying $129 million (883 million yuan) in back taxes, fines, and other penalties. Should Fan pay sooner than later, she will reportedly be able to avoid criminal prosecution.


“I feel ashamed that I committed tax evasion in [upcoming film] ‘Unbreakable Spirit’ and other projects by taking advantage of ‘split contracts.’ Throughout these days of my cooperation with the taxation authorities’ investigation of my accounts as well as my company’s, I have realized that, as a public figure, I should’ve observed the law, setting a good example for society and the industry,” she added.