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While Chan's film career has been abundantly celebrated—culminating in an Honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2016—this accolade was met with backlash from various pro-democracy advocates arguing that the honor should not have been bestowed upon someone so politically intertwined with the Chinese government. Critics cited his history of aligning with censorship policies and underscored that awarding him would condone Beijing’s oppressive regime.