Minister warns film sector against China’s manipulationBy Fion Khan / Staff writer, with CNAMinister of Culture Li Yuan (李遠) today urged the domestic film industry to remain united and expand into international markets to avoid being “manipulated” by Beijing’s “united front” tactics, following a controversy involving the hit Taiwanese film Sunshine Women’s Choir (陽光女子合唱團). Taiwanese films entering the Chinese market must go through two Chinese state-run distributors — China Film Group (中國電影集團) and Huaxia Film Distribution Co (華夏電影發行), he said. He urged the local film industry to stand united and remain vigilant when facing Chinese manipulation that aims to provoke internal conflict and hostility in Taiwan. The ministry has been promoting international coproductions, increasing subsidies and incorporating international funding to expand the local market, Li said. The domestic film market has been particularly strong from January to this month, with total box office revenue surpassing last year’s full-year figure, he said.

Source: Taipei Times March 31, 2026 10:13 UTC