Peking Opera performer who presents as female to French diplomat René Gallimard. Actually a male spy working for Comrade Chin, he manipulates René into sharing intelligence under the guise of a romantic relationship. Later appears at René's trial dressed as a man, reveals the deception, and is extradited to China.
A romantic relationship built on René's orientalist fantasy and Song's deliberate performance.
A professional espionage relationship where Chin directs Song's operations.
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