BEIJING (Kyodo) About 800 Chinese fans went wild as Japanese "anime" singer Ayane gave a live performance in Beijing over the weekend.

The audience waved glow sticks as Ayane took the stage Saturday during the J-Pop in China 2011 event to promote Japanese pop culture in China.

"I would like to deliver heart-lifting messages through songs especially during a time when differences in opinions are noticeable," Ayane said.