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Disney’s Mulan faces boycott over star’s Hong Kong stance – Sydney Morning Herald
Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action Mulan remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police.
Liu reportedly shared a social media post in August 2019 amid widespread protests in the former British territory, with the caption, “I support the Hong Kong police. You can all attack me now. What a shame for Hong Kong.”
Liu, a native of China and with US citizenship, toned down the rhetoric in a February interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s obviously a very complicated situation and I’m not an expert,” she said.
The post came as police clashed with thousands of demonstrators who oppo…
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