"Ne Zha 2" enters all-time global box office top 9

Chinese animated sensation "Ne Zha 2" has made history once again, surpassing the 2015 film "Jurassic World" to secure a spot among the top 9 highest-grossing films of all time globally.

According to box office tracker Dengta Data, as of Monday evening, the film's global earnings -- including presales -- had surpassed 12.12 billion yuan (about 1.67 billion U.S. dollars).

On Friday, "Ne Zha 2" became the second-highest grossing animated film of all time, surpassing Disney's "Frozen II" from 2019.

The film marks a significant leap forward from its predecessor, the animated hit "Ne Zha", which grossed 5 billion yuan (about 690 million U.S. dollars) to top the Chinese box office charts in 2019.

The sequel continues the tale of Nezha, the iconic boy god from Chinese mythology. After their souls are saved, Nezha and his ally Aobing struggle to maintain their physical forms. With the help of the immortal Taiyi Zhenren, the two must navigate a series of challenges to rebuild their bodies and secure their fate.

"Ne Zha 2" enters all-time global box office top 9

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the Seventh Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Sunday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and Pakistan have forged an ironclad friendship amidst volatile international situations. Noting that the current international landscape is increasingly characterized by changes and instability, along with rising unilateral bullying, he stressed that the sovereignty and security of all countries should be fully protected under international law.

Dar said Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the one-China principle and will continue to firmly support China on all issues related to its core interests.

Both sides agreed to abide by the purposes of the UN Charter and oppose acts of bullying that violate the sovereignty of other countries.

Chinese FM holds strategic talks with Pakistani counterpart