Beijing Holds Movie Night for Diplomats Amid Concerns Over China's Cultural Outreach The People's Republic of China has long been accused of using cultural exchange as a tool of soft power, subtly shaping perceptions and swaying sympathies in its favor.
A recent movie night at the Great Hall of the People, attended by staff from 74 embassies, is the latest example of this strategy.
The film screened, which follows a man's journey as he uncovers his family's struggles through remittance letters sent from Thailand in the 1940s, explores the Chinese diaspora's experiences and complexities of cultural heritage.