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Bollywood softens China portrayal amid shifting India-China ties

Bollywood films are reportedly softening their portrayal of China, a shift from previous negative depictions following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. This change may signal warming ties between India and China, a development that aligns with Moscow's long-standing goal of fostering a Russia-India-China strategic triangle. The alteration in cinematic narratives could reflect broader geopolitical realignments in Asia. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    Bollywood drops Beijing as a villain – is a Russia-China-India axis next?

    Not long ago, China was the villain of choice in much of India’s public discourse. The 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, in which both sides lost soldiers in hand-to-hand combat over their disputed Himalayan border, changed Indian public sentiment almost overnight. From WeChat to TikTo…