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Chinese film on Taiwan reunification sparks nationalist backlash · 1 source tracked

A mainland Chinese film advocating for Taiwan's reunification with China is facing unexpected criticism from nationalistic online voices. Despite official backing and a theme aligning with Beijing's policy, the movie, which depicts a 17th-century battle where Taiwan came under Qing dynasty rule, has drawn backlash. The film's promotional materials emphasize the inevitability of Taiwan's reunification. AI

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Chinese film on Taiwan reunification sparks nationalist backlash · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?

    The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices. The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of…