Conflict forces closure of one-third health facilities in Lebanon

Due to the conflict between Lebanon and Israel, more than 100 medical institutions in Lebanon, about one third of the country's total, were forced to close, said Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday.

Currently the hospitals and health workers in Lebanon are overwhelmed and also being attacked, the WHO chief said in a social media post, while calling for unimpeded access of humanitarian aid, immediate protection of civilians, health workers and health facilities, financing for the UN Flash Appeal and a ceasefire.

In the past year, Lebanese medical and health institutions have been attacked 53 times, with 99 patients and staff members killed, according to the WHO.

And due to the deterioration of water and sanitation conditions, a case of cholera was reported in northern Lebanon.

The WHO urged relevant parties to take immediate action to protect Lebanon's medical system.

Conflict forces closure of one-third health facilities in Lebanon

Conflict forces closure of one-third health facilities in Lebanon

Conflict forces closure of one-third health facilities in Lebanon

Conflict forces closure of one-third health facilities in Lebanon

China's movie industry is increasingly deriving its earnings from broader consumer economy.

Released during the 2025 summer season, the film "Nobody" became China's highest-grossing two-dimensional animated film -- and its success went beyond theaters.

Through licensing and brand partnerships, the movie has generated 2.5 billion yuan (about 358.3 million U.S. dollars) in retail sales to consumers, with more than 800 licensed products on the market.

Ranging from plush toys to food and home goods, the movie-related merchandise can be purchased from over 3,000 online and offline outlets.

Meanwhile, souvenir stores are crowded at Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia themed land, with hats, plush toys, and collectibles seeing steady demand from visitors.

"China's film industry is no longer defined by box office revenue alone. It has become a new growth engine that links and energizes multiple cultural sectors. At the heart of every successful film is strong storytelling. High-quality productions create cultural value, which in turn enhances the commercial value of intellectual property and opens up new consumption opportunities. I believe China's film industry delivered an outstanding performance in the past year," said Chen Xiaoda, vice dean of Shanghai Vancouver Film School.

Film IP fuels expansion of consumer market