Xi leaves Moscow after paying state visit to Russia, attending Victory Day celebrations

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to Russia on Saturday morning.

Xi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to pay a four-day state visit to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The Chinese president, along with Putin and other world leaders, attended a grand parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in Moscow's Red Square on Friday.

During the visit, Xi and Putin had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Russia relations and on major international and regional issues, agreeing to unswervingly deepen strategic coordination and promote the stable, healthy and high-level development of bilateral relations, while jointly upholding the correct historical perspective on World War II, and safeguarding the authority and status of the United Nations, and maintaining international fairness and justice.

Xi also held bilateral meetings with other world leaders attending the Victory Day parade during his stay in Russia.

The Chinese leader was seen off at the airport by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and other senior Russian officials.

A farewell ceremony for Xi was held at the airport. A military band played the national anthems of China and Russia. The Chinese president inspected the honor guard.

After Xi's plane took off, fighter jets of the Russian Air Force ascended to escort the president's aircraft. On the way to the airport, local residents, representatives of Chinese enterprises and Chinese overseas students lined the streets, waving the national flags of China and Russia to warmly congratulate Xi on his successful visit to Russia.

Xi leaves Moscow after paying state visit to Russia, attending Victory Day celebrations

Xi leaves Moscow after paying state visit to Russia, attending Victory Day celebrations

Xi leaves Moscow after paying state visit to Russia, attending Victory Day celebrations

Xi leaves Moscow after paying state visit to Russia, attending Victory Day celebrations

Xi leaves Moscow after paying state visit to Russia, attending Victory Day celebrations

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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