China is ready to fight till the end if the United States is bent on waging a tariff war or trade war, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Lin Jian, the spokesman, made the remarks at a daily press conference when commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of raising the tariff on Chinese imports to 125 percent.
"The U.S. continues to misuse tariffs against China, engaging in high-handed and bullying acts that China is firmly against and will not tolerate. Threatening and blackmailing are not the right ways to deal with China. If the U.S. genuinely seeks to negotiate, it should embrace an attitude of equality, respect and mutual benefit. If the U.S. ignores the interests of the two countries and the international community, and insists on fighting a tariff war and trade war, China will surely fight till the end," he said.
China ready to fight till end if US bent on tariff war: spokesman
China ready to fight till end if US bent on tariff war: spokesman
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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