Chinese-American actress Crystal Liu Yifei plays the title role in Disney’s Mulan. Photo: Disney
Mulan sparks different questions about Chinese identity in East and West
- Delicate balance for Disney in its portrayal of China’s classic tale of female heroism
- Too Americanised, or pandering to a mainland Chinese audience?
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China Society
Chinese-American actress Crystal Liu Yifei plays the title role in Disney’s Mulan. Photo: Disney
Liu hopes to win over the critics in Mulan. Photo: Disney
Mulan’s Crystal Liu Yifei: from ‘fairy sister’ to fierce Disney princess
- Better known for her looks than her acting ability, China-born actress has had a mixed career to date
- Her latest performance is as the Chinese princess Mulan
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Disney
Liu hopes to win over the critics in Mulan. Photo: Disney