China always opposes the U.S. overstretching the concept of national security, obstructing normal economic and trade exchanges and damaging the security and stability of the global industrial and supply chains, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
Mao Ning, a spokeswoman of the ministry, made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing in response to a media query about the U.S. President Joe Biden administration's potential rules of imposing restrictions on Chinese drones.
"China stays firmly opposed to the U.S. abusing the concept of national security, interfering with and restricting normal economic and trade exchanges, and undermining the security and stability of the global production and supply chain. We will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard our legitimate rights and interests," she said.
China opposes US abuse of national security concept: spokeswoman
China opposes US abuse of national security concept: spokeswoman
China opposes US abuse of national security concept: spokeswoman
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
