i think so, mrdown had a good point about science and business but I think another big point that hasn't been mentioned yet is the internet. a quick Google search (proper citation needed) showed a bunch of numbers all over 50% of the internet being in English.
now I would be interested to hear positions arguing that's not US influence... I can't think of where they would place it but I'm interested to hear theories
yeah I heard it mentioned in passing in a video essay and looked it up to see it was the highest grossing domestic movie in China when it was released, definitely on my watchlist now
doesn't sound like an arthouse masterpiece but fun action schlock I agree lol