After ‘Nomadland’ Oscar, Chloe Zhao Now Needs to Win Over China

Chloe Zhao, a Beijing-born director, won an Oscar for Best Director for her film Nomadland. Despite her success, the film's release in China is uncertain due to past comments she made about the country, which led to social media backlash and censorship. Initially praised by Chinese media, Zhao's comments from 2013 describing China as a place with 'lies everywhere' caused a shift in public opinion. Analysts suggest her Oscar win might soften Beijing's stance if Zhao clarifies her comments. Her speech at the Oscars referenced her Chinese heritage and Confucian beliefs, which may influence China's reaction.

Where was Chloe Zhao born?

• Hong Kong

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Guangzhou

What was the reaction in China when Chloe Zhao won the Golden Globe for Best Director?

• Criticism

• Praise

• Confusion

• Indifference

What did Chloe Zhao describe China as in a 2013 interview?

• A land of opportunities

• A place with lies everywhere

• A country of innovation

• A peaceful nation

What did Chloe Zhao mention during her Oscar acceptance speech?

• Her favorite films

• Her belief in inherent goodness

• Her future projects

• Her political views

How did individual internet users in China react to Chloe Zhao's Oscar win?

• Mostly negative

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Mostly positive