#BoycottMulan trends after star’s reported “support for Hong Kong police”

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHong Kong Disneyland may reopen soon, following reduced social distancing restrictions announced Tuesday by the territory’s government.The park was closed between Jan. 23- June 18 due to precautions against the coronavirus outbreak.

As Disney's mega-budget live-action remake of Mulan prepares to roll out in theaters in select markets across Asia, pro-democracy activists in several countries in the region are calling on audiences to steer clear of the movie via the growing #BoycottMulan movement.

Travis Tritt wants to shut down the resistance.

Mulan” is facing renewed boycott calls from Asian activists.Thai and Taiwanese activists have joined Hong Kong protestors fighting for democratic reform who first raised the call for boycotts of the film last year, after its Chinese-born star sided with the Hong Kong police and their crackdown of pro-democracy militants.“I support the Hong Kong Police,” said Liu Yifei, who is also an American citizen, sharing a post from the Beijing People’s Daily on Weibo, a Chinese blog site in August 2019.

Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly! The host and the star have been dating for several months, under the radar, according to multiple sources.While neither the comedian nor the actress have publically confirmed their love connection, a source told they they are in «a very serious relationship.»Meanwhile, a source confirmed to E! News that things are «getting serious» and the pair are currently living together in New York City amid the coronavirus pandemic.Noah has been hosting new episodes of his