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SUN · 2026-07-26 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0726-95991
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Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?

A mainland Chinese film titled "The Belief," which depicts the 1683 Battle of Penghu where the Qing dynasty brought Taiwan under its rule, is facing unexpected criticism from nationalistic voices in mainland China. The film's narrative focuses on Emperor Kangxi's order to Admiral Shi Lang to achieve victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan.

Alcott WeiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-26 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?
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A mainland Chinese film titled "The Belief," which depicts the 1683 Battle of Penghu where the Qing dynasty brought Taiwan under its rule, is facing unexpected criticism from nationalistic voices in mainland China. The film's narrative focuses on Emperor Kangxi's order to Admiral Shi Lang to achieve victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan. This historical event, which led to Taiwan becoming part of the Qing dynasty, is now the subject of controversy. The backlash has cast doubt on the film's future, despite its intention to promote reunification.

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The Kingdom of Tungning considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty.

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The Battle of Penghu resulted in Taiwan coming under the Qing dynasty's rule.

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The film 'The Belief' depicts Emperor Kangxi ordering Shi Lang to lead the Qing army to victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan in 1683.

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A mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan is facing backlash from nationalistic voices.

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The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices.The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of the Fujian navy, to lead the Qing army to a major victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty.The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately brought Taiwan under the Qing dynasty’s rule.
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taiwan reunification
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qing dynasty
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battle of penghu
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