A figure skating performance in China has set off a global firestorm. Two Chinese ice dancers are under investigation after brandishing what appeared to be a toy ballistic missile — a replica of the DF-61, a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. What was meant to be an artistic routine quickly turned into a political controversy, sparking outrage worldwide. The International Skating Union has now stepped in to investigate, calling the prop “inappropriate.” As the world questions whether this was a bold act of patriotism or blatant propaganda, Rupha Ramani dives into how sport, symbolism, and soft power collided on the ice and what this means for China’s image on the global stage.
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