Activists have called for boycotting the movie, which was partly filmed in Xinjiang, where the Chinese government has cracked down on Uighurs and other Muslims.
SHANGHAI - Walt Disney Co’s release of “Mulan”, which is set in China and meant to appeal to audiences there, has provoked a backlash on social media over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region.
Criticism of the live-action remake of a 1998 animated version began last year when Mulan’s star, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, expressed support on social media for police in Hong Kong, which was roiled at the time by anti-government unrest. Several state organisations in Xinjiang appeared in the film’s credits, according to social media posts.
Activist Wong accused Disney of “kowtowing” to China, citing Liu and another actor’s support for Hong Kong police and the movie’s credits mentioning state organisations in Xinjiang.Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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