news Scmp World 2026-07-25

China uses film diplomacy to improve image in Africa

China is leveraging film to enhance its soft power in Africa, as seen in Burundi's Chinese Film Week. The initiative aims to promote cultural exchange and Sino-Burundian friendship through cinema.

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