Chinese animated powerhouse Ne Zha 2 has surpassed Disney's Star Wars: The Force Awakens to secure its spot as the fifth highest-grossing film of all time globally.
According to data from ticketing platform Maoyan, the film's global earnings, including presales, have exceeded 15.019 billion yuan (about 2.09 billion U.S. dollars) as of Saturday.
The milestone was reached just 45 days after the film's release during the Chinese New Year on Jan. 29.
This adds to an impressive list of records for the film, which became the first film to gross 1 billion U.S. dollars in a single market, the first non-Hollywood title to enter the billion-dollar club, and the highest-grossing animated movie of all time worldwide.
Ne Zha 2 storms into all-time global box office top 5
Ne Zha 2 storms into all-time global box office top 5
Ne Zha 2 storms into all-time global box office top 5
China's top political advisor Wang Huning has met with delegates attending the 11th national congress of the Taoist Association of China, which was held on Monday and Tuesday in Beijing.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, stressed the importance of implementing the Party's basic policy on religious affairs, and of guiding followers and key figures of Taoism to contribute to the country's modernization drive.
Wang urged the association to exercise full and rigorous governance over the religion, intensify efforts to raise awareness of the rule of law, and foster an image of a Taoist community that is patriotic and devoted to the faith, maintains good conduct, abides by the law, and upholds Taoist precepts.
He encouraged the association to cultivate talent proficient in both canonical teachings and fine traditional Chinese culture, and to expand global exchange in Taoism.
At the national congress, the association adopted a revised charter, as well as a set of religious rules and regulations, and elected new leadership.
Top political advisor meets with Chinese Taoist delegates
