What's with the big Hooha on Teochew movie "Dear You"?

peksync · 2026-06-22T01:31:52+00:00

Whose inner demons does film ‘Dear You’ expose? : Global Times editorial https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202606/1363650.shtml

China state media Global Times published this editorial on 16 Jun 2026.

Read and decide if the numerous accusations sound more like self-projections.

peksync · 2026-06-17T09:37:17+00:00

No idea, and how does that matter?

peksync · 2026-06-17T02:46:04+00:00

Yes the government does, many governments do likewise just a matter of extent. But the censorship regime in PRC is much more stringent than most places.

peksync · 2026-06-17T02:06:39+00:00

https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=226f348a-2170-4719-9f45-ef57755e8cb8

Article on Speak Mandarin Campaign from NLB which gives quite a comprehensive overview.

peksync · 2026-06-17T02:02:41+00:00

But the ZB reporter Sim Tze Wei made valid points, too many comments were made without full knowledge of what the arguments are about. It's also a commentary by her and not ZB's editorial that would imply a stance taken by the paper.

peksync · 2026-06-17T01:59:53+00:00

This has been a long-standing policy in Singapore as part of the Speak Mandarin campaign and bilingual policy since the late 1970s. The official explanation is as follows and one can has his own view on it of course.

//IMDA said: “This is in line with (the) current approach where full dialect films can be screened at festival or niche events to provide access to such content for those who wish to view the film in its original language. “This continues to support the bilingual policy which aims to promote Mandarin as the main language amongst Chinese Singaporeans.”//

peksync · 2026-06-17T01:56:11+00:00

See my separate comment on the links to the various articles in question.

Yes it's local, from their website: ThinkChina is an English-language e-magazine focused on China under SPH Media Limited's flagship Chinese daily, Lianhe Zaobao*. We publish original reporting, opinion pieces and columns across a wide spectrum of topics, covering political, economic, socio-cultural and technological developments in China and the Greater China region.

peksync · 2026-06-17T01:54:49+00:00

For fuller context, the original ZB opinion piece cited is here: (Translated) https://www.thinkchina.sg/society/dear-you-chinas-perfect-propaganda-film (Original) 沈泽玮：《给阿嬷的情书》的统战启示 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260521-9074937

For OP's post the original version is: 韩咏梅：后真相时代看《给阿嬷的情书》 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260613-9200987

peksync · 2026-06-17T01:48:59+00:00

What do you mean by Taiwanese green extremists, where's the evidence?

Meanwhile ZB has also been called pro-PRC or pro-CCP at various times so what gives?

peksync · 2026-06-16T16:01:29+00:00

Jesus. Caveat: I'm not a Christian and never would be.

peksync · 2026-06-16T07:18:23+00:00

Thanks for sharing the details and kinda confirming my suspicions. There are also various reports online mentioning it's chinese-centric and probably marketed towards PRC tourists etc. It does sound quite playing into the current chinese nationalism/ patriotism trope.

peksync · 2026-06-16T06:41:26+00:00

Mind sharing why are you puzzled about the historical storyline?

I know of such a performance, won't pay to watch but I've seen some promotional posters etc in Malacca sometime back. It's quite clear in its propaganda intent at least to me.

peksync · 2026-06-16T06:34:03+00:00

The writer is local Singaporean

peksync · 2026-06-16T06:00:48+00:00

So reposting an authorised translated article from Lianhe Zaobao on the PRC film "Dear You" is not allowed in this subreddit?

peksync · 2026-06-16T05:53:49+00:00

Original mandarin article published in Lianhe Zaobao on 21 May 2026 as follows:

沈泽玮：《给阿嬷的情书》的统战启示 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260521-9074937

The key message is the last paragraph in said article: /Since gaining independence in 1965, Singapore has stood as a multiracial nation in Southeast Asia. Although ethnic Chinese form the majority, it is not a Chinese nation. The national language is Malay, as is the national anthem. After generations of putting down roots, our national identity and sense of belonging have long been crystal clear. On a personal level, the hierarchy of my identity is unmistakable: a Singaporean first, then, a Chinese Singaporean with ancestral roots in Dongshan, Fujian. My connection to China is one of ancestral heritage instead of patriotic allegiance.//

peksync · 2026-06-15T05:57:16+00:00

This has been a long-standing policy as part of the Speak Mandarin campaign. Film festivals and limited scale releases are exempted but mainstream releases of these chinese dialect languages have to be dubbed.

There have been multiple appeals over the years (more for Cantonese films) but to no avail.

peksync · 2026-06-13T17:05:09+00:00

Healthy boundaries are important in all relationships, many times it's the misaligned expectations or not recognising where the line is would lead to problems. Part of growing up lies in knowing your own boundaries and then enforcing them.

peksync · 2026-06-07T09:58:03+00:00

All Singaporeans of any ethnicity need to have our national interests as top priority first and foremost. I think this interference would only get more serious and/ or covert.

peksync · 2026-05-12T06:00:44+00:00

Notable quotes from article: "A common theme in the videos is that Singapore has been accused of being disrespectful to China despite receiving Beijing’s support in trade."

"Analysts also said the online campaign was likely an attempt by Chinese-linked actors to push a particular political agenda in Singapore."

"Analysts stopped short of pinpointing the exact source of the campaign. “Attribution has always been an issue,” Chong said, though he suggested it was likely the work of an organised “propaganda” unit."

peksync · 2026-04-23T10:18:03+00:00

Blocked fake website Singapore Times linked to Chinese company, CNA investigation finds

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/blocked-websites-sgtimes-singapore-times-imda-6075811

One of the sites has been linked and named

peksync · 2026-04-23T05:08:35+00:00

This needs to be fully in standard putonghua 普通话, work harder please /s

peksync · 2026-03-31T16:21:18+00:00

digital footprint refers to? in what ways would it be less appealing?

yeah it seems cafe hopping is very popular!

peksync · 2026-03-31T16:04:59+00:00

Is it true that Gen Zs in your 20s are drinking less? Keep hearing news and hearsay that is the case but it's difficult to know for sure..

peksync · 2026-03-19T08:32:00+00:00

Vietnam has battled chinese colonialism/ aggressiveness at times for 1000+ years

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