Ne Zha 2 box office breaks 2 bln US dollars, first in Asia

The total box office revenue of the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2," including presales, surpassed 2 billion U.S. dollars as of Monday afternoon, according to box office tracker Maoyan Data, making it the first Asian film to reach this milestone.

With its record-breaking success, it is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time globally and the seventh highest-grossing film ever. As the movie's box office revenue continues to surge, "Ne Zha 2" is expected to surpass "Avengers: Infinity War" (which grossed about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) to claim the sixth spot.

In addition, in Hong Kong and Macao, the total box office of the animated film, which debuted in local cinemas on February 22, has surpassed 32 million Hong Kong dollars (about 4.1 million U.S. dollars) as of Sunday, setting a new record for the highest-grossing Chinese mainland film in the regions.

As of March 2, "Ne Zha 2" was still being screened in over 800 showings across Hong Kong and Macao, with more than 600 screenings scheduled for March 3 and 4.

The film's popularity has sparked a "Ne Zha fever" in Hong Kong, with local businesses embracing the trend. Restaurants have introduced themed meal sets, while many Hong Kong moviegoers are watching the film multiple times and sharing their appreciation on social media, calling it an "energy booster."

To echo its popularity, Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) aired Ne Zha 1 during prime time on February 28, offering audiences both Mandarin and Cantonese dubbing options.

Ne Zha 2 box office breaks 2 bln US dollars, first in Asia

Ne Zha 2 box office breaks 2 bln US dollars, first in Asia

Ne Zha 2 box office breaks 2 bln US dollars, first in Asia

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced major RISC-V achievements at a sub-forum during the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) on Thursday, highlighting a new path for open-source chip industrial application.

RISC-V is an open-source, flexible and efficient processor architecture that has gained global attention.

Two landmark achievements were introduced at the forum. Xiangshan, an open-source high-performance RISC-V processor system, has set a new international record and includes the world's first open-source network-on-chip IP.

"The Xiangshan processor core now ranks among the global top tier in performance. Several companies are already developing actual chips based on it. Real market demand, high-level expertise, and high quality are the core elements for open-source chip projects to transition from the lab to industrial deployment," said Bao Yungang, a researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology, CAS.

While Ruyi, a native RISC-V operating system, became the first to support the RVA23 high-performance international standard.

Together, Xiangshan and Ruyi have formed two RISC-V open-source communities led by China.

Currently scientific research teams in China have constructed a full-chain RISC-V development system, strengthening China’s voice in shaping global open-source technology standards.

The 2026 ZGC Forum, running in Beijing through Sunday, is focused on the theme of "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation". Since its founding in 2007, this forum has become a major international event for advancing science and technology innovation.

China unveils major RISC-V achievements, opens new path for open-source chip industry