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Liu Yifei’s sudden absence from the 2025 Magnolia Awards has become one of the biggest controversies in China’s entertainment industry this year. From her confident appearance at the nominee banquet to a shocking no-show at the main event, her decision ignited widespread debate about fairness, professionalism, and behind-the-scenes politics in award shows. Timeline of Events June 26 – Nominee Banquet Liu Yifei attended the Magnolia Awards nominee banquet in a golden custom Louis Vuitton gown, skipping a major LV fashion show happening the same night in Shanghai. Her attendance was widely interpreted as a sign of confidence, with many believing she was the…