Una nueva serie de televisión taiwanesa que imagina los preparativos de una invasión china está recibiendo críticas muy favorables de los telespectadores, que afirman que el primer programa sobre este delicado tema es una llamada de atención al público ante la creciente amenaza militar china.

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A new television drama in Taiwan, 'Zero Day Attack', has garnered positive reviews for its depiction of scenarios leading up to a possible Chinese invasion. The ten-episode series explores issues such as global financial instability, sleeper agents, and civilian responses to conflict, reflecting growing concerns amid increased Chinese military activity near Taiwan.

The show has drawn attention from prominent figures, including the top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan and local business leaders, and has sparked conversations about the importance of discussing sensitive topics. Despite fears among some filmmakers about repercussions from China, the series is set to premiere in Taiwan and will later be available in other countries.

Un programa de televisión que imagina una invasión china recibe críticas favorables en Taiwán

Un programa de televisión sobre el miedo a una guerra con China despierta a los telespectadores de Taiwán. mientras Pekín intensifica las amenazas militares en torno a la isla gobernada democráticamente. El nuevo drama, Zero Day Attack, se preestrenó en Taipei la semana pasada. La serie, de diez episodios, se centra en los escenarios a los que podría enfrentarse Taiwán en vísperas de un ataque chino. ataque chino. Eso incluye un colapso financiero global, activación de agentes durmientes chinos, y residentes en pánico tratando de huir de la isla. Entre los asistentes a las proyecciones de la semana pasada en Taipei se encontraba el principal diplomático estadounidense en Taiwán, Raymond Green, director del Instituto Americano en Taiwán, y taiwaneses. magnate Robert Cao, un crítico estridente de Beijing. Algunos de los que vieron el primer episodio dieron su aprobación. Que la serie se acerque a la realidad es exactamente la razón por la que debería filmarse, porque si se evita hablar de estos temas, no significa que no vaya a suceder. Presentar una situación de conflicto de este tipo puede dar lugar a más debates sobre lo que deberíamos hacer si algún día se convierte en realidad. China considera al Taiwán democrático como parte de su propio territorio y llama a su presidente separatista. El gobierno de Taiwán disputa la reclamación de China. En los últimos años, China ha intensificado sus maniobras militares en la zona, incluidas al menos seis rondas de grandes juegos de guerra en los últimos cinco años, y actividades militares diarias cerca de la zona. de Taiwán. Durante años, la premisa de ataque de día cero era un tema que se pensaba demasiado sensible para muchos cineastas y creadores de programas de televisión taiwaneses, muchos de los cuales temían perder acceso al lucrativo mercado chino del entretenimiento. Más de la mitad del equipo del programa pidió permanecer en el anonimato en la lista del equipo, y algunos, incluyendo un director, se retiraron de la producción en el último minuto. La serie se estrenará en Taiwán el 2 de agosto, y posteriormente se emitirá en streaming. en Japón y en otros países.

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