The world’s been waiting with bated breath for Disney’s highly-anticipated release of Mulan. But everyone – or so it feels – is hating on it . The blockbuster, a tale of a woman who disguises herself as a man to join the army in her sickly father’s stead, looks set to bomb at the Chinese box office. Negative reviews are also coming in fast and furious (quite literally). Not only was the movie’s release greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s now also facing boycott calls after it came to light that some scenes were filmed in China’s Xinjiang region. Looks like the star power of a cast that includes Liu Yifei, Gong Li and Donnie Yen isn’t going to be enough. Have you watched the film, or do you intend to? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page . The Lunar team Lunar Voices “I want to be that champion woman who opens doors to other young women, and supports them on the journey of self-discovery.” Latitia Kung, Head of APAC & Strategic Partnerships, Annoushka Latitia Kung is a protégé at The Women’s Foundation Mentoring Programme , 2016-2017 Stories worth sharing Games for women score big in China China is beginning to realise that video games focused on women can be a “gold mine”. What’s even more notable – they’re often made for women, by women. Pregnant, jobless and stranded domestic helpers New and expectant mothers who used to be domestic helpers in Hong Kong are finding themselves at a loss for help. The Covid-19 pandemic is preventing them from returning home, and they’re staring high living costs and big hospital bills in the face. Not plus-size fashion, but size-inclusive clothing Size-inclusive fashion is markedly different from being a plus-size brand. Offering women options that aren’t seen as drab or unflattering, it’s having its moment. How Dublin’s first woman mayor of colour broke through Since becoming the first woman of colour to be mayor of the Irish capital, Hazel Chu has faced racism and endured brickbats. She spoke to the SCMP about how she’s fighting for a future for women of colour. Period leave: will it end India’s taboo? Companies in India are starting to introduce period leave . Some applaud the effort, others say it only adds to the barriers women already face in the workforce of the country. Here at Lunar, we want to provide a platform to elevate and celebrate these voices, while exploring issues that affect women everywhere. Each week, we’ll bring you a curated selection of news, interviews and features about women, by women and for women. Sign up now!