This is manufactured outrage, once again.
Nothing wrong with filming in any part of China, but when people want to find something to pick on they find something to pick on.
Nothing wrong with filming in any part of China, but when people want to find something to pick on they find something to pick on.
As for the cast, well they are Chinese and may not have the same opinion as the 'correct' opinion broadcast on Western media. I think this is not outrageous. This just shows that people in different countries see things differently. In this case I think that taking note and understanding Chinese people views on Chinese issues is more productive than being outraged.
You can justify absolutely anything if you try hard enough. It's harder to justify the policies of a racist, genocidal government like the CCP, but calling them "Chinese issues" seems to work for some.
In fact these attacks and insults by foreigners who know nothing about the subject matter is one the thing that makes Chinese public opinion very firm when it comes to issues like HK (a symbol of foreign aggression) and the riots there, which is what the cast of the movie commented on.
The riots were not defensible, but indeed you can justify anything if you try hard enough.