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September 10, 2025International Journal of Cultural StudiesOpen Access

Rewriting Chineseness: Chinese American films through Chinese eyes

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SZSebastian Zhao

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Thematic analysis of Douban reviews reveals polarized perspectives on Chinese identities in media.

Key Points

  • Douban reviews showed polarized perceptions of Chinese American films and TV shows, highlighting critical and celebratory views.
  • Critics aligned with Chinese nationalism pointed out stereotypes, while others embraced the diversity of hybrid identities.
  • Thematic analysis of 120 reviews for three films provided insights into how mainland Chinese users perceive Chinese cultural representations.
  • Findings suggest that reviews reflect broader views on the Chinese diaspora and its place within Chinese cultural identity.

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Sebastian Zhao (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d80554b1d3bfb60faa29https://doi.org/10.1177/13678779251368390
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