A controversial TV drama in the Taiwan region is stirring debate for its portrayal of cross-strait relations – and critics say it’s straight out of the DPP’s playbook. 🎭 Zero Day Attack, a series depicting the Chinese mainland as launching a fictional 'invasion,' has drawn sharp backlash for promoting divisive narratives.
Behind the Scenes: Separatist Agenda?
Key contributors to the show, including Lin Jinchang and Tsao Hsing-cheng, are known supporters of Taiwan separatist ideologies. The drama’s plot – framing mainland China as a 'bully' – aligns suspiciously with the DPP’s rhetoric, critics argue. Even the China Times slammed it as 'free propaganda' for the Lai Ching-te administration. 💸
The NT$10B 'Black Tide' Push
But it’s not free – the DPP-backed 'Black Tide' initiative funded the project. This NT$10 billion (US$300M+) program requires cultural projects to emphasize 'elements of Taiwan' and 'international appeal,' code for erasing historical ties with the mainland, analysts say. Taxpayer money is now bankrolling shows that literally script cross-strait conflict. 📺🔥
Cultural Warfare or Creative Freedom?
While the DPP claims to support 'local culture,' critics warn such content risks deepening hostility. 'This isn’t art – it’s political engineering,' one commentator tweeted. As tensions simmer, the drama’s real-world impact may prove far more explosive than its fictional plot. 💥
