Redrawing the Map of the Chinese Language System: The Cultural Production of Chinese Language Films in Singapore and Malaysia Before and After the Cold War

This book delves into the historical context surrounding the Cold War, specifically exploring the world of Chinese language systems in Singapore and Malaysia. It sheds light on the overlooked Chinese film culture of early Singapore and Malaysia, examining how Chinese filmmakers responded to ideological shifts before and after the Cold War through anti-imperialist and anti-colonial discourses. Through the analysis of decrypted files from British and American colonial governments, as well as anti-communist films, and the comprehensive collection of early Chinese and English newspapers and periodicals on film culture, this book explores the role of the Chinese community in the Cold War. It not only uncovers the forgotten memory of "Chinese" and "Chinese films" in Singapore and Malaysia but also reflects on cultural production, local consciousness, national identity, and the complexities of Chinese identity from a mass communication perspective.