Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?
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A mainland Chinese film titled 'The Belief' that portrays the Qing dynasty's victory over Taiwan's Kingdom of Tungning as a call for reunification is facing unexpected backlash from nationalistic voices in China. The film recounts the 1683 Battle of Penghu in which Emperor Kangxi ordered Admiral Shi Lang to defeat the Kingdom of Tungning, which considered itself part of the Ming dynasty. The controversy highlights tensions over historical narratives regarding Taiwan and the film's uncertain future.
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A mainland Chinese film titled 'The Belief' that portrays the Qing dynasty's victory over Taiwan's Kingdom of Tungning as a call for reunification is facing unexpected backlash from nationalistic voices in China. The film recounts the 1683 Battle of Penghu in which Emperor Kangxi ordered Admiral Shi Lang to defeat the Kingdom of Tungning, which considered itself part of the Ming dynasty. The controversy highlights tensions over historical narratives regarding Taiwan and the film's uncertain fut...
The film The Belief calls for reunification with Taiwan.
The battle is known as the Battle of Penghu.
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A mainland Chinese film calling for Taiwan reunification is facing backlash from nationalistic voices.
South China Morning Post- The film The Belief calls for reunification with Taiwan.
- It faces backlash from nationalistic voices in mainland China.
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Loaded language removedThe 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.
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A mainland Chinese film calling for Taiwan reunification is facing backlash from nationalistic voices.
South China Morning PostThe Kingdom of Tungning considered itself part of the overthrown Ming dynasty.
South China Morning PostThe battle is known as the Battle of Penghu.
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