A scene from the 1956 Chinese film Shang Gan Ling, about the Korean war Battle for Triangle Hill, subject of a new film which is about to go into production in China. Photo: Handout
China’s rare nod for Korean war film seen as boost to nationalism
- The Battle of Triangle Hill is known in China as a victory against foreign aggressors
- Film’s timing linked to deteriorating relations between Beijing and Washington on multiple fronts
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US-China relations
A scene from the 1956 Chinese film Shang Gan Ling, about the Korean war Battle for Triangle Hill, subject of a new film which is about to go into production in China. Photo: Handout