A Chinese filmmaker has been deported from Zambia to the neighboring country of Malawi to face charges of racism and child exploitation.Lu Ke lived in Malawi when he was identified by BBC Africa Eye, which revealed that he had employed neighborhood kids to record personalized greetings movies, some of which contained racist material.On Chinese social media and internet sites, the movies could be purchased for much to $70 (£55).
Lu Ke denied creating offensive films.He had claimed that he had produced them to introduce the neighborhood to Chinese culture.Due to his unauthorized entry, Lu Ke was imprisoned and fined in Zambia last month.Due to his unauthorized entry, Lu Ke was imprisoned and fined in Zambia last month.
Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, the attorney general of Malawi, told the BBC that he had been extradited. He further stated that the Chinese national must appear in court on Monday in accordance with the law following an arrest.
According to the South China Morning Post, China made a commitment to combat internet prejudice against Africans as a result of the BBC Africa Eye documentary.
According to the website Rest of WorldLu, social media platforms popular in China took action to stop the spread of the kinds of African films that the movie exposed.
