China hopes South Korea to maintain political, social stability

China hopes South Korea will orderly advance its domestic political agenda and maintain political and social stability, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Monday.

Lin made the remarks in response to an inquiry about the South Korean Constitutional Court's decision to formally unseat President Yoon Suk-yeol.

"China has noted the ruling and related decision, which are internal affairs of South Korea. We hope South Korea will advance its domestic political agenda in an orderly manner and maintain political and social stability," said Lin.

"China and South Korea are close neighbors and inseparable partners. China's policy toward South Korea has maintained its continuity, stability and certainty. We are willing to work with the South Korean side to stay true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties, uphold the spirit of good-neighborliness, remain committed to the goal of mutual benefit and win-win results, and promote the sound and steady development of the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership," he said.

China hopes South Korea to maintain political, social stability

China hopes South Korea to maintain political, social stability

China hopes South Korea to maintain political, social stability

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.

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