Here's an example of #China using cinematic feature films as #nationalist #propaganda. It's a very well done, high budget film. You can see how dramatic films like these are used to promote nationalistic pride. These state approved propaganda films are disguised as entertainment & are designed to brainwash citizens, over time.

It's really not that different than how the USA film industry creates a lot of state approved propaganda films that aid/abet nationalistic BS too.

*Qomolangma is #Tibetan for #MountEverest
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" It is based on the real-life expedition of four #Chinese #mountaineers in 1960. Two generations of Chinese mountaineers who scaled Mount #Qomolangma from the perilous north side in 1960 and 1975. Finally in 1975 they held the last chance and successfully reached the top of Qomolangma. It was the first success in the history of mankind to climb Qomolangma's north side. "
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YqaIpOerICM

Because I don't Want Thailand to become a Chinese Vassal State, I Must Record This: #Chinese Embassy Censoring BACC Art Exhibition in #Bangkok | opinion by Pravit Rojanaphruk, Khaosod Rnglish https://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinion/2025/08/10/because-i-dont-want-thailand-to-become-a-chinese-vassal-state/

I think the confession here should be that someone orders a curry from the Chinese takeaway.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

[vlog/video] Why Americans, Europeans choose to fight for Ukraine — Russia’s budget deficit hits $61 billion, already surpassing annual target by 30% — Ukrainian drones strike 23,000 targets in July, kill 5,000 Russian troops — Russia has lost 1,061,350 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/saturday-august-9-2025/

Chinese biz using AI to hit US politicians, influencers with propaganda – Source: go.theregister.com https://ciso2ciso.com/chinese-biz-using-ai-to-hit-us-politicians-influencers-with-propaganda-source-go-theregister-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #TheRegisterSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #TheRegister #Chinese

A memory: I once tried to compliment a lady friend in #Chinese online, but I got the Pinyin wrong and called her a "pretty cow person". My friend her husband mock-angrily replied "DID YOU JUST CALL MY WIFE A MINOTAUR!?"