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Singapore’s Fracturing Cultural and Political Identity

Maintaining a consistent racial balance gets tricky

Jun 12, 2024
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By: Xiaochen Su
Spot the real Singaporean

2018 was a moment for Singapore in Hollywood. The success of the movie Crazy Rich Asians, grossed US$239 million at the box office on a budget of US$30 million, far surpassing the initial forecast of less than US$80 million. The Lion City, as the main stage of the film, drew international attention, albeit exagger…

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