South China Morning PostJun 13, 2026, 10:00 PM

Dear You – the Chinese migration film igniting a propaganda debate in Southeast Asia

A Chinese indie film about diaspora migration has grossed $236 million since April, but its exploration of Beijing's cultural ties to overseas Chinese communities has sparked debate across Southeast Asia over soft power influence.

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$236 million1.6 billion yuan2026-04-30
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