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New “Chinese Savior” Medical Drama Set in Africa Now Streaming

by Eric Olander

A new big-budget Chinese medical drama set in a fictitious African country was released this week on major Chinese streaming platforms, the latest installment in the burgeoning genre of “Chinese savior” narratives.

“Welcome to Milele Village” is a series that focuses on a team of Chinese doctors and nurses inspired by the real-life Chinese medical teams that have been deployed over the years to more than 30 countries across Africa.

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