East China's Wuyishan National Park has identified 17 new insect species, as the area’s three-year biological survey has just been completed, enhancing the understanding of this vital biodiversity hotspot.
Wuyishan National Park, known for its comprehensive forest ecosystem representative of the mid-subtropical zone, is often termed the "World of Insects." This unique habitat fosters a diverse array of insect species, making it an important area for biological research.
Since the biological survey began in April 2021, researchers have documented 34 new species so far, including 17 previously unidentified insects. Among these discoveries are five new species from the genus Elaphropeza.
Experts emphasized that the new discovery is not only essential for further understandings of the Elaphropeza genus but also crucial for effective biological pest control.
According to official data, Wuyishan National Park now boasts 7,925 recorded insect species with seven classified as national key protected wildlife, including the first-class protected Teinopalpus aureus.
17 new insect species discovered in east China's Wuyishan National Park
China's 2026 box office revenue had surpassed 14 billion yuan (about 2.06 billion U.S. dollars) as of Tuesday, fueled by a diverse array of hit movies and consumption promotion campaigns.
The film industry got off to a strong start during the Spring Festival holiday. "Pegasus 3," the latest installment in director Han Han's racing comedy franchise, amassed over 4 billion yuan and remains the year's top grossing film so far.
Released during the Qingming Festival, the comedy drama "It's OK" focused on a mother-daughter bond and resonated strongly with young women, topping April's box office chart with more than 160 million yuan in ticket sales.
During the just concluded May Day holiday, "Dear You," a low budget film in the Chaoshan (Teochew) dialect featuring an almost entirely first-time cast, became one of China's biggest cinematic surprises of 2026. As the highest rated domestic release so far this year, the tear-jerking drama had raked in over 180 million yuan as of Wednesday afternoon.
The five-day May Day holiday, a key period for movie-going, drew more than 20.8 million people to cinemas, a 10 percent jump from a year ago, while the number of screenings rose 2 percent to nearly 2.4 million.
Bolstered by the "2026 China Film Consumption Year" and "China Travel with Chinese Films" initiatives, cinema spending has become a major driver of cultural and tourism consumption. The entire film industry chain has generated over 220 billion yuan in output value since January.
China's 2026 box office surpasses 14 bln yuan
