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"Director Yang, great news! A national-level project!"

"A meeting was just held at the top, and it was decided to launch a three-year plan for Chinese culture to go global."

"We will select the best works and IPs from all sectors of the cultural industry, integrate resources, and promote them to overseas markets."

Li Lin speaks very quickly.

"The key areas of support are animation, games, film and television, and online literature."

"In the animation section, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' from the Land of Light, 'Ultraman Tiga,' 'CLANNAD'... they're all on the first batch of recommended shows!"

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"National-level channels, official endorsement, overseas publicity resources, preferential policies..."

"Being selected is like getting a ticket to the national team!"

Yang Qian listened quietly, tapping her fingertips lightly on the table.

"What are the conditions?"

Based on his understanding, such substantial support is unlikely to be an unconditional gift.

On the other end of the phone, Li Lin paused for a moment, then lowered his voice.

"The condition is to ensure that the work conforms to mainstream international values ​​and successfully enters the target market."

"It needs to pass the evaluation of the designated international cultural content review and adaptation committee and... make appropriate modifications."

Who is the evaluator?

Yang Qian pressed for an answer.

"The organization we are initially in contact with is a relatively influential international non-profit organization called DEI, which stands for 'Association for the Promotion of Diverse, Equal and Inclusive Cultural Content'."

"They have extensive experience in this area, and they have collaborated with many Hollywood blockbusters and international streaming platforms on content localization."

Upon hearing the letters DEI, Yang Qian's brows furrowed instantly.

"DEI?"

"Yes, it's them. What's wrong, Director Yang? You... know about this organization?"

Li Lin was somewhat puzzled.

It's more than just understanding.

In the world he came from, DEI and the "politically correct" logic it represented.

It has long since degenerated from its original intention of equal rights into a terrifying trend sweeping across the global entertainment industry.

Forcing skin color proportions for characters, altering original character settings, forcibly inserting didactic plots unrelated to the main storyline, and replacing genuine cultural understanding with stereotypes...

Countless classic works have been completely transformed under their adaptation.

The plot is illogical and the characters have lost all their charm.

Creators lose their autonomy, audiences are left confused, and all that remains are empty slogans and fancy labels.

Should DEI review works from Land of Light?

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, should Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei be redistributed according to their skin color ratio?

Should Zhuge Liang have an LGBTQ+ advisory group?

After Ultraman Tiga defeats the monster, should a reflection segment be added where humans apologize to the monster to demonstrate equality?

Should the family story in CLANNAD force in various non-traditional family models in order to demonstrate inclusivity?

Utterly absurd.

"Manager Li."

Yang Qian spoke.

"Works from the Land of Light are acceptable, and we are willing to cooperate with the national strategy to distribute them overseas."

"However, one thing must be made clear."

"We will not accept DEI's or any similar organization's so-called review and modification suggestions."

"Not a single word, not a single image, not a single piece of background music can be changed."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

"Director Yang..."

Li Lin found it unbelievable.

"Calm down! This is a national-level project! An opportunity that countless people would kill for!"

"DEI is an internationally recognized authority; their recommendations aim to help works be better accepted by the world..."

"Manager Li,"

Yang Qian interrupted him, her tone still calm, yet carrying an undeniable weight.

"I appreciate your kindness and the country's support."

"But there's no room for negotiation on this matter."

The works of the Land of Light, from concept to finished product.

Every detail reflects the creative team's hard work and understanding of the story itself.

Their success stems from their unique cultural core, sincere emotional expression, and consistent creative philosophy.

To sacrifice one's own unique characteristics and conform to a politically correct template that may contain biases in order to gain so-called international acceptance is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Such works, even if they go abroad, have lost their soul and can never truly win respect.

Yang Qian looked out the window. "I think we may have some misconceptions about the nature of DEI."

Li Lin frowned on the other end of the phone. "Cognitive bias? Haven't they always advocated for multiculturalism and equal rights?"

"Let a group of people who may never have truly understood Chinese history, culture, and emotional logic guide us on how to tell our own story."

"Manager Li, do you really think this will help our culture reach a wider audience?"

Li Lin fell silent.

He wasn't entirely unable to understand Yang Qian's concerns.

However, from his position, he needs to consider more practical factors and the expectations of his superiors.

"Director Yang, I understand your insistence."

However, refusing DEI could mean losing this opportunity to go global through official channels, resulting in significant losses.

Moreover, some people might feel that... Yang Qian is not cooperating with the overall situation.

"I certainly support official channels for going global."

Yang Qian then changed the subject, saying, "But I can choose my own way."

"In my own way?"

"right."

Yang Qian said decisively, "I will immediately set about establishing the official channel of the Kingdom of Light on mainstream international video platforms such as YouTube and Crunchyroll."

The works from the Land of Light will be released directly to a global audience in their original form.

We will handle the distribution ourselves, the operations ourselves, and the dialogue with audiences worldwide ourselves.

The revenue may not be as high as the official revenue sharing, and the operation is more difficult.

But the freedom to create and the integrity of the work are priceless.

On the other end of the phone, Li Lin let out a long sigh.

He knew Yang Qian's temper; once he made up his mind, nothing could change it.

Moreover, upon closer examination, Yang Qian's words are not entirely without merit.

The Land of Light has come this far precisely because of this dedication to its works and its unique vision.

If DEI is forced to intervene and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is altered into something incongruous, that would be the real loss.

"Okay, Director Yang."

Li Lin eventually compromised.

"Since this is your choice, I respect it."

"I will explain the situation to my superiors and clarify your considerations."

"The achievements of the Land of Light are evident to all, and your creative freedom should be respected to some extent by those above."

He paused, then added, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "But let me give you a heads-up."

"Going out to sea on your own offers a high degree of freedom, but also carries significant risks."

"You'll have to bear all the controversies that arise from cultural differences, or the malicious attacks from the media, on your own."

"The most crucial thing is—"

Li Lin lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of official admonition.

"Pay attention to international repercussions and exercise discretion."

"We're here to spread culture and make friends, not to argue."

"Some topics require careful consideration; we must never do anything that could damage international friendships."

Yang Qian smiled upon hearing this.

His smile was gentle, but Li Lin on the other end of the phone inexplicably felt a hint of ill intent.

"Manager Li, don't worry."

Yang Qian's voice was calm

"I, and all my colleagues in the Kingdom of Light, have always been the most peace-loving cultural workers."

"Our works tell stories of universal human emotions: courage, hope, love, bonds, and the pursuit of justice."

"We believe that truly excellent works will speak for themselves; they will touch the eyes of those who are kind-hearted and willing to understand."

certainly--

Cultural workers also have nationalities.

The love and sincerity of the Land of Light are reserved for all those who share the same love and sincerity.

As for those who are accustomed to distorting history, inciting confrontation, and whose hearts have long been corrupted by prejudice and ambition.

Yang Qian doesn't mind striking hard, each blow like a raging fire.

After Li Lin reported the news, the leader in charge of the matter only said one sentence.

"If he wants to do it, let him do it. If anything goes wrong, City A will cover for him."

In addition to City A, provincial leaders also received the news.

"I understand, I agree."

The attitude is self-evident.

……

DEI: "This won't do. The male lead has to be Black."

Zhang Ming: What the hell?!