‘Moral kidnapping’: Is skipping Ne Zha 2 unpatriotic? Heated debate follows Chinese animation’s box office success

[Channel NewsAsia] - 02/18/2025

Ne Zha 2’s record-breaking success has ignited national pride in China's cultural strength. However, critics argue that associating box office support with patriotism is excessive.



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