Cultural Conversion

Michael Berry, a professor at UC Santa Barbara, explores Chinese perceptions of America through cultural products. His research examines how China has portrayed the US in media, such as comic books, films, and novels, from post-1949 to the present. Berry highlights the integration of cultural industries between China and the US, noting how Chinese films have internalized aspects of Hollywood. He discusses films from the late '70s and early '80s that depict Sino-US relations, emphasizing patriotism over American temptations. Despite these films' messages, many actors emigrated to the US, illustrating the high stakes involved.

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