Yes, I did think the same. I've always thought MM looked Chinese/Taiwanese rather than Japanese. I actually am living in Shu Qi's hometown at the moment. In my books, Shu Qi is one of the most beautiful women in the world. The funny thing is, most Chinese are a bit perplexed why she is so popular in the West, as they don't see her as especially beautiful, the way so many Western men do.
In turn, many Western men wonder why Chinese men think Karen Mok is beautiful.
I also think MM is gorgeous, and of course, am totally titilated by her youthful appearance and slutty tendencies.