Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro to attend the 19th G20 Summit on Monday morning local time.

Xi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The Chinese president arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the summit and a state visit to Brazil on Sunday.

Taking place under the theme "Building a just world and a sustainable planet" on Monday and Tuesday, this year's G20 Summit marks the first gathering of its kind since the African Union's accession as a full member last year, a historic milestone that strengthens the voice of the Global South.

Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues and comprises 19 countries plus the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).

Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Xi arrives at meeting venue for 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

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