The Oscars are the glitziest night of the year in Hollywood and millions across the globe tune in, but they threaten to be a dud in China after the nomination of a Hong Kong protest documentary.
Beijing-born filmmaker Chloe Zhao, who is touted to win big for her acclaimed American road movie “Nomadland,” has also faced criticism back home after some questioned her loyalty to China.
The country has spent years “pining for Hollywood accolades,” according to entertainment magazine Variety, and state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) has shown the awards live or on a delayed telecast since 2003.
Online platforms in China, the world’s fastest-growing movie market, have …
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