Disney doesn’t need this right now.

Nor do protesters in Hong Kong, who for months have been embroiled in a government boycott. They’re urging fans to discontinue their support of the upcoming live-action “Mulan” remake, claiming the film’s star, Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei, is anti-democracy and pro-police.

To her 65 million followers on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform, Liu, who also goes by Crystal Liu, shared a photo published by government paper People’s Daily, and wrote, “I support Hong Kong’s police, you can beat me up now” — in reference to a viral quote by a Chinese national who was battered by dissidents.

She then added, “What a shame for Hong Kong. #IAlsoSupportTheHongKongPolice” with a heart emoji.

The post garnered more than 72,000 likes and over 65,000 shares in less than 24 hours.

Now, the hashtag #BoycottMulan is circulating on global social media — even though the film isn’t set to hit theaters until March 27, 2020.

“Disney’s Mulan actress, Liu Yifei, supports police brutality and oppression in Hong Kong,” wrote @sdnorton on Twitter, in a post with over 11,200 thousand retweets and over 12,500 likes. “Liu is a naturalized American citizen. it must be nice. meanwhile she pisses on people fighting for democracy. retweet please. HK doesn’t get enough support. #BoycottMulan @Disney.”

Liu’s social media feeds are ablaze with fans arguing from both sides of the political divide. Some say her support for Hong Kong’s government is not in the spirit of Mulan’s character.

“#BoycottMulan how tone deaf do you have to be to support police brutality when you just filmed a character who is supposed to stand against oppression in its raw form?” said @foolery_s

“Mulan is about a female taking control and fighting for her own destiny,” tweeted @_melotweets. “Liu Yifei supporting an entity that assaults women who dare to voice their opinion shows her indifference. @Disney is willing to ignore this for the big bucks in China, but we shouldn’t. #BoycottMulan.”

The debate, however, seems to be two sides of the same coin.

“Mulan is a woman who protects the country. Liu Yifei, who plays Mulan today, makes a voice for the Hong Kong police to safeguard society. Isn’t this the spirit of Mulan? She is fighting for her country,” wrote @liuyifeilovel in her defense.

The campaign against Liu and Disney began on the online discussion forum Lihkg, where many Hong Kong protesters are exchanging ideas and support, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Despite Hong Kong representing only a small share of profits for Disney, compared to China which is the world’s second largest, protesters on the forum are calling filmmakers out for casting someone who “condones violence” and “suppresses people who are fighting for democracy and freedom but curries favor from powerful authorities.”

“Disney, you can do better,” they said.

According to some fans on social media who refuse to believe Liu is anti-democratic, she may be under pressure of the powerful Chinese government because of her celebrity platform.

Wrote @seventeenuwu, “Several Chinese celebrities are voicing their opinions in favor of China to protect themselves and their families. Freedom of speech does not exist in China. If you feel the need to #BoycottMulan then feel free but this situation is not as black and white as it appears.”