Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi's visit to China on April 23 is of great importance for bilateral ties, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
Araghchi will pay a visit to China at the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
"China and Iran enjoy a traditional friendly relationship. Over the 54 years since the establishment of diplomatic relationship, the two countries have respected, trusted and supported each other, promoted the healthy and steady development of bilateral relations, and promoted peace and stability in the region and the world. During the visit, the two sides will have in-depth exchanges of views on China-Iran relations and international and regional hotspot issues of common concern. We believe that this visit will be of great importance to implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepening political mutual trust, promoting cooperation across various fields, and jointly safeguarding multilateralism," Guo said.
Spokesman on importance of Iranian FM's China visit
Spokesman on importance of Iranian FM's China visit
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.
Film IP fuels expansion of consumer market
