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Chinese film "Dear You" sparks soft power debate in Southeast Asia

A Chinese-language film, "Dear You," is sparking debate across Southeast Asia regarding China's soft power and influence over diaspora communities. The movie, which traces a family's migration history through remittance letters, has achieved significant box office success in China. While some view it as a new form of subtle propaganda, others are concerned about its potential to sway ethnic Chinese populations in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinlu Liang ·

    Dear You – the Chinese migration film igniting a propaganda debate in Southeast Asia

    In less than two months, the indie film Dear You has become an unlikely mass hit. Shot in the Teochew language from the Chaoshan region of southern China’s Guangdong province, the movie follows a man uncovering his family’s past by tracing remittance letters sent home from Thaila…