New cartoon seeks to foster cultural understanding between ethnic groups in Xinjiang province . ` ` Princess ' '' is based on the tale of a Uyghur concubine who marries an emperor . A symbol of national unity for Chinese , modern Uyghur interpretations portray her as a sex slave . But appealing to both Han and Uyghur audiences may prove a challenge . Animation seeks to be realistic while fulfilling ` ` political agenda , '' director said .
New cartoon seeks to foster cultural understanding between ethnic groups in Xinjiang province . ` ` Princess ' '' is based on the tale of a Uyghur concubine who marries an emperor . A symbol of national unity for Chinese , modern Uyghur interpretations portray her as a sex slave . Animation seeks to be realistic while fulfilling ` ` political agenda , '' director said .