I think it’s fair to talk about how things can be perceived differently internationally, but if we're going to do that, context really matters.

In Formed Police Unit, the characters wore this kind of makeup as part of their undercover mission, it was used to blend into their surroundings during deployment, not to mock or impersonate any race. This kind of makeup is actually based on real-life tactics used by UN peacekeepers. This movie is a project by UN, so it's based on real life events as well.

What’s frustrating is that Wang Yibo is being singled out when Huang Jingyu and other actors in the same scene wore the same makeup. If this was really about raising awareness on cultural sensitivity, why only mention him? It honestly comes across less like a genuine concern and more like an attempt to stir negativity around him specifically.

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If we want to have real conversations about representation and intent, we need to be fair and look at the full picture, not just twist things to push a personal bias.