The expeditionary force began to dominate Southeast Asia by recruiting defeated soldiers

Zhang Chi's eyes slowly swept over the three people, not letting them sit down, and an invisible pressure spread.

He looked at the Shaw brothers, then at Boss Lin, and smiled at the latter, which made Boss Lin feel uneasy.

Boss Lin has introduced a huge competitor to himself.

You have to know that the Shaw Brothers were not satisfied with just opening cinemas. When Shaw Brothers added Director Li, this classic combination made countless classic movies in the original time and space.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chi decided to go straight to the point. After all, although these people in front of him currently run movie theaters, they will all enter the film production industry in the future.

"Boss Shao, Mr. Lu. Director Lin said that the lifeline of Nanyang Film's screenings lies in your hands. So, are Hollywood movies better? Or are our Nanyang-produced films more interesting?"

Brother Shao reacted the fastest: "The commander-in-chief is joking. Hollywood movies are nothing more than some gimmicks and tricks, just for fun.

How can it be as meaningful as our own production, "Huo Yuanjia," which promotes the Nanyang spirit and the essence of Chinese martial arts? We, Shaw Brothers Cinemas, will fully support Nanyang Guangying's own blockbuster, scheduling the best screenings and giving it the most publicity."

He was obviously anxious to show his loyalty.

Lu Yuntao pushed his glasses and answered more cautiously:

"Your Excellency, the people have a need for entertainment. Hollywood films are technologically mature, diverse in genre, and highly accepted by the market. This is an objective fact.

However, Cathay Pacific has always believed that the core of a film lies in the culture and spirit it carries. The works that can truly touch the hearts of Southeast Asians and rally national strength must be works that are rooted in our own soil.

Cathay Pacific's cinemas are willing to provide the best screening platform for outstanding Nanyang films."

After listening to this, Zhang Chi showed an elusive smile on his face, which made several well-known bosses in the industry nervous.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly:

"Hollywood movies can be shown."

A hint of joy flashed in the eyes of Brother Shao and Lu Yuntao at the same time. This meant that their huge and stable source of profit was preserved.

"But." Zhang Chi's voice suddenly turned cold, "There are three rules."

Several people immediately put on a respectful attitude, listening to the leader's instructions.

"First, quota restrictions." Zhang Chi raised a finger. "From now on, all theaters in Nanyang must screen at least one Nanyang-produced film for every two Hollywood films they screen. The ratio will only become stricter and will not be relaxed. The Ministry of Culture will issue regulations for the specific details."

The expressions of the Shaw brothers and Lu Yuntao changed slightly.

This means that the number of Hollywood movies scheduled will be forced to be compressed.

"Second, the power of censorship rests with me." Zhang Chi held up his second finger. "All imported Hollywood films must undergo rigorous review by the Nanyang Cultural Institute's Film Censorship Committee. Any film that insults the image of Nanyang or the Chinese, promotes negative values, or carries illicit content will be banned. I have the final say on censorship standards."

This directly blocks the throat of content input.

"Third, the tax revenue will be used exclusively." Zhang Chi raised his third finger. "A special entertainment tax will be levied on the box office revenue of Hollywood films screened in Southeast Asia. You don't have to worry about this; the government will negotiate with Hollywood."

The tax rate will not be very high, but the tax revenue will be used to establish a special fund. It will be invested entirely in the production of local films in Southeast Asia, the introduction of technology (such as color film technology and more advanced cameras), and the training of talents.

You or anyone else who wants to enter the film industry can apply for subsidies from the special fund, isn't that great?"

Zhang Chi is using Hollywood's money to support his own people and make his own movies.

Several people nodded.

The Shaw Brothers and Luk Yun-to, as well as Lin Yongnian, were all shocked by Zhang Chi's combination of "cutting off the firewood from under the cauldron" and "borrowing chickens to lay eggs."

"As for your two cinema chains..." Zhang Chi's gaze swept over them, and several people instantly felt a strong sense of oppression. "Manage them well and comply with policies. The Nanyang film market will become bigger and bigger in the future. When the pie gets bigger, everyone will naturally have a share.

But anyone who pretends to obey but actually disobeys, or feels they can’t survive without Hollywood…”

He didn't say anything else, but his cold eyes said it all.

If you don't occupy the cultural position, others will. Zhang Chi used carrots in one hand and sticks in the other, and temporarily stabilized the theater chain. How far Nanyang local films can develop in the future depends on whether they can live up to their expectations.

If developed well, this will be a sharp weapon to assimilate the natives, especially their young people.

By then, these natives won’t even be able to understand movies if they don’t learn Chinese!

Although they were unaware of Zhang Chi's foresight, they still hurriedly smiled and responded in agreement.

After visiting the film studio, I took a leisurely half-day to relax with my lover, and finally returned to the negotiating table to continue the marathon negotiations with the representatives of the Russian Bear.

At one end of a heavy mahogany table sat Zhang Chi and a group of expressionless Nanyang officials.

On the other side was the Russian envoy Ivanov, who tried his best to maintain the dignity of the "Red Big Brother", but the sunken eye sockets and the lingering fatigue between his brows exposed the difficulty of his persistence.

There were also several attendants sitting next to him, their muscles tense and their eyes alert, but they could not hide their anxiety.

Ivanov was the first to speak out, his voice oppressive and rough, with a Slavic tone:

"Comrade Zhang Chi." He deliberately used this address, as if hinting at something. "Our great motherland welcomes your country's rise in Southeast Asia. But the tide of XX is unstoppable. Only within the embrace of the internationalist community and under the guidance of correct ideas can the cause of Nanyang's independence achieve true prosperity and peace."

He paused deliberately, emphasizing his tone. "We've noticed that some of your foreign policies seem to be deliberately alienating true friends and fraternizing with imperialist wolves. This is dangerous, extremely dangerous."

Zhang Chi leaned back slightly, leaning against the back of the chair, tapping lightly on the smooth tabletop with his fingers. There was a faint smile on his face, but his eyes were very cold.

These arrogant Slavs, even in such a state, dared to blackmail him?!

"Special Envoy Ivanov." His voice was calm, not at all angered by the threat. "The term 'comrade', in Southeast Asia, is only used for like-minded comrades. As for the so-called 'internationalism' and 'ideological guidance'..."

He shook his head slightly. "The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nanyang United States will not tolerate any interference from any external forces in any form. This is the bottom line and the red line."