China reportedly has reversed its decision to import the Japan-flavored >film—about a Taiwanese rock musician’s love for a Japanese woman—for >fear it may be offensive to nationalist sentiment on the mainland.
Kinda reeks of BS.
Allowing people to see it would help ease that "nationalist sentiment".
That the Chinese Govt won't is evidence that they wish to maintain that
"sentiment".
Good thing everyone in China will eventually get to see the pirated DVD anyway.
1 comment? I guess everyone wishes to accept China for what it is, and what it lacks. It is a shame the same mind set is embedded in our politicians as well.
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OssanAmerica at 11:01 AM JST - 4th December
Kinda reeks of BS. Allowing people to see it would help ease that "nationalist sentiment". That the Chinese Govt won't is evidence that they wish to maintain that "sentiment". Good thing everyone in China will eventually get to see the pirated DVD anyway.
TonyUS at 01:45 PM JST - 5th December
1 comment? I guess everyone wishes to accept China for what it is, and what it lacks. It is a shame the same mind set is embedded in our politicians as well.