This will study the China-Taiwan relations, especially under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) since 2016. In particular, this will study how this has changed the dynamics of the cross-strait relations and how this has affected the peace in the region. The paper will discuss the various factors which have led to the increasing assertion within Taiwan.

This project is a cross-collaboration between constellations. It includes a socio-political commentary on cultural diplomacy, particularly in regards to inter-industry collaborations and representation of China and its people in Bollywood. The paper explores a media-driven construction of public opinion regarding China is studied in context to the changing geopolitical relationship between the countries. It seeks to understand why unlike Bollywood, China has not been able to encash on its industry’s soft power in the global platform, and particularly in India. The study elucidates the soft power of the film industry in enforcing political relations in public consciousness and thereby, their opinion on foreign policies.