
On June 18th, the Chinese film Dear You premiered in Brunei. H.E. Chen Shaochun, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam, together with representatives of local Chinese community and friends from various sectors, attended the premiere and watched the film.

Through its warm and heartfelt storytelling, the film invited audiences to immerse themselves in a touching tale of nostalgia, centered on historical memories of qiaopi, the letters and remittances sent home by earlier generations of overseas Chinese. Many were deeply moved and brought to tears. Audiences said that Dear You recreates the hardships endured by earlier generations of Chinese who crossed the seas to Southeast Asia in search of a livelihood. The film pays tribute to the noble qualities of the Chinese nation, featuring perseverance, devotion to ancestral roots, and commitment to friendship and righteousness. By highlighting the greatness in ordinary lives, the film inspires younger generations to strive for self-improvement, forge ahead with determination, and better inherit and carry forward traditional Chinese culture.