This phenomenon has helped create the false impression among China's censors that the ideological inclination of a film will affect social stability and that strict controls should be applied.
The impression they give is a mixture of awe at China's ambition and technical skill and a far more qualified assessment of Chinese companies' ability to run international businesses.
After spending time in China and asking businesspersons and government officials about all of these issues, Malkiel came away with the impression that the society is making progress on all fronts and will be able to manage them.