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Is'Exile' a well received play among the Chinese government and the overseas democracy movement?

  • Yes, it’s widely celebrated

  • Yes, but only by the overseas democracy movement

  • No, it angered both parties

  • It's unknown

Answer

"Exile," a play depicting the life of the Dalai Lama, faced strong criticism from both the Chinese government and overseas democracy movements. Despite its intention to portray a compassionate perspective, it was seen as biased and presenting a distorted view of historical events. The play's portrayal of the Dalai Lama's political activities and the portrayal of Chinese characters generated significant dissatisfaction and controversy.
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