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Cultural Representation: Is the portrayal of Chinese characters and culture respectful? Are there clichés like the 'mysterious Orient' or the 'strong female character' who is also a love interest?

I remember that it's an action film starring Jason Statham. Let me check some basics: the plot is about a Frenchman, Vincent Dax, who works for the French secret service. He goes to China to stop a plot involving a bomb. There's also a villain named General Li, and some conflict involving traditional Chinese elements versus Western agents. Kiss.of.the.Dragon.-2001-.DvDrip-aXXo

Also, considering the time it was made, 2001, in the context of post-9/11 anxiety. Maybe the movie touches on security and foreign threats, though not in a direct way. considering the time it was made