Taipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Pop icon Madonna's display of a Republic of China flag during her Thursday concert in Taipei has drawn a lot of support in Taiwan but has sparked controversy on the Internet in China, making her the latest celebrity to stir up heat by showing an ROC flag on stage.

An image showing Madonna with Taiwan's national emblem, which was posted on the singer's social media sites on Thursday -- apparently as a gesture of goodwill to her Taiwanese fans -- started a political landslide and sparked an emotional response from local netizens.