Chinese filmmakers are using the big screen to do more than entertain. They’re telling powerful stories of history, heroism, and heritage. From war dramas that revisit the scars of World War II to animated blockbusters like Ne Zha 2 breaking global records, China’s film industry is emerging as a force for cultural connection, and as some experts say, a new kind of diplomacy on the world stage. CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.

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