Is Disney's Mulan racist or offensive to Chinese people?

Many people found it offensive that Disney would demote Mulan, a strong female lead of color, to a supporting love interest of a white man. 1998's Mulan was revolutionary because it was a narrative that was centered on a woman that didn't need a man to succeed. read more

This Chinese think Mulan kicks butts. I watched Mulan when I was the age of the intended audience. I did not find it convincing but neither was it offensive. As I became older Mulan is now my favorite Disney princess of all. read more

This Chinese think Mulan kicks butts. I watched Mulan when I was the age of the intended audience. I did not find it convincing but neither was it offensive. As I became older Mulan is now my favorite Disney princess of all. By not convincing I mean the plot and “acting” are too modern. The characters are extremely outspoken. read more

Like many, I grew up on Disney films, so it was nice finally to be “represented”, so to speak, since out of all the Disney princesses, Mulan would be the one I could most easily identify with. She’s of Chinese descent and is a warrior princess. read more