Historical Drama 'Battle of Penghu' Aligns with Beijing's Taiwan Policy
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The movie 'Battle of Penghu' supports Beijing's Taiwan reunification policy, with apparent official backing from China's propaganda department.
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Why It Matters
The Battle of Penghu historically led to Taiwan's incorporation into the Qing Dynasty.
The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately brought Taiwan under the Qing dynasty’s rule. Promotional posters for the movie featured the slogan: “The reunification of Taiwan is unstoppable.” The film’s theme – bringing a self-governed Taiwan under Beijing’s direct rule – would appear to align with Beijing’s current policy, and it was obvious from early on that the movie had official backing. Among the film’s co-producers is the propaganda department of Fujian’s provincial committee of the Communist Party, according to government websites.
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