Global Times
Date: 2019/11/24
By: Wang Qi
Without the participation of superlative films and talented actors from the Chinese mainland and Hong
Taiwanese actor Chen Yi-wen and Malaysian actress Yeo Yann-yann pose with their trophy at the 56th Golden Horse film awards, dubbed the Chinese ‘Oscars’, in Taipei on November 23, 2019. (Photo by Daniel Shih / AFP)
Taiwan's A-list cinematic talents like Lin Chi-Ling, Shu Qi and Eddie Peng failed to show up at the Golden Horse Film Festival, which kicked off on Saturday.
Mainland observers said this year's gala was merely a "self-entertaining" show amid the intense atmosphere provoked by Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen administration, as they warned that things will get worse if the Tsai administration continues to provoke secessionism.
News site Sina Entertainment reported that ticket sales and commercial movie deals at the festival are down without the star names. [FULL STORY]
