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IndieChina Film Festival Canceled Amid Chinese Intimidation

11/11/2025

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Zhu Rikun, organizer of the IndieChina Film Festival in New York, canceled the event after intimidation from Chinese authorities.
Many filmmakers withdrew after police pressure.
Zhu stated he canceled not out of fear but to protect those involved.
The Foreign Ministry dismissed concerns, claiming Human Rights Watch is biased against China.
Zhu remains uncertain about future festivals.

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Story summary

Zhu Rikun, organizer of the IndieChina Film Festival in New York, canceled the event after intimidation from Chinese authorities.
Many filmmakers withdrew after police pressure.
Zhu stated he canceled not out of fear but to protect those involved.
The Foreign Ministry dismissed concerns, claiming Human Rights Watch is biased against China.
Zhu remains uncertain about future festivals.