- [Mulan] It is my duty to fight.
- Disney's live-action "Mulan" has become
a surprise flashpoint in Hong Kong's ongoing
pro-democracy, anti-police brutality protests
after the film's star, Chinese-American actress Crystal Liu,
took to social media to voice her support
for the Hong Kong police force.
Liu's statement sparked instant outcry
in Hong Kong, where the local police have been accused
by international human rights' groups
of excessive use of force in confrontations
with protestors and the public.
Posting to her 65 million followers
on the Chinese social media platform Weibo,
Liu shared an image originally released
by the state-backed "People's Daily"
that read, "I support Hong Kong's police.
"You can beat me up now."
She wrote, "What a shame for Hong Kong.
"#IAlsoSupportTheHongKongPolice."
Outside of China the hashtag #BoycottMulan
began to trend on Twitter and Instagram.
One of the most viral tweets came
from Twitter user S.D. Norton who wrote,
"Liu supports police brutality and oppression
"in Hong Kong.
"Liu is a naturalized American citizen, it must be nice.
"Meanwhile she pisses on people fighting for democracy.
"Retweet please, Hong Kong doesn't get enough support.
"#BoycottMulan."
Comments on Liu's Instagram have similarly condemned
her social media post and likewise called
for a boycott of the film.
There have also been comments attacking Liu
for her views on the official Mulan Instagram
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