International flights resumed at the Damascus International Airport in Syria's capital on Tuesday in a milestone moment for the recovery from the political turmoil in the country in December.
The Syrian News Agency reported on Tuesday that a plane carrying 145 passengers took off from the Damascus International Airport in Syria on the day and flew to Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, marking the resumption of international flights at the airport.
On Nov 27, 2024, a militant alliance led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group waged a major offensive from northern Syria. Following territorial gains, including the capture of the capital Damascus, the alliance declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule on Dec 8.
Airports in Damascus, Aleppo and other places in Syria temporarily suspended operations due to the conflict. On Dec 18, domestic flights resumed at the Damascus International Airport.
International flight operations resume at Damascus International Airport
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
