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Mandopop, short for Mandarin popular music, is a genre of popular music that originated in Taiwan and is widely popular in Chinese-speaking regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia. It incorporates elements from various genres such as Chinese folk music, Western pop, rock, and electronic music. Mandopop artists often sing in Mandarin Chinese, and their music often reflects contemporary Chinese culture and societal issues.