Singapore’s Fracturing Cultural and Political Identity
Maintaining a consistent racial balance gets tricky
By: Xiaochen Su
2018 was a moment for Singapore in Hollywood. The success of the movie Crazy Rich Asians, grossed US$239 million at the box office on a budget of US$30 million, far surpassing the initial forecast of less than US$80 million. The Lion City, as the main stage of the film, drew international attention, albeit exagger…
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