From the Chinese press

Argo reflects US-style heroism

After sweeping the Golden Globe Awards, Argo won the Best Picture award at the 85th Academy Awards. Though the intense and simulative plot, and excellent performance of its cast helped Argo bag the Oscar, politics too played a role in its success, says an article in People's Daily. Excerpts:

Argo has once again drawn the world's attention to Iran and other Middle East countries. Of late, American filmmakers have focused on the Middle East through movies such as The Hurt Locker, A Separation and Argo.