On the issue of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, China always stands on the side of equity and justice and is committed to promoting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Mao made the statement in response to a media query about the conflict in Gaza that has killed over 53,000 Palestinians and left a worsening humanitarian crisis to the besieged enclave since October 7, 2023.
"On the issue of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, China always stands on the side of fairness and justice. The Gaza conflict has dragged on for more than a year and a half, making it a severe humanitarian crisis. The continuation of the conflict is not in the interests of any party. Neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians should fall into the target of armed attacks or collective punishment. Violence for violence will only lead to a vicious cycle of revenge, inducing greater prices and more sufferings to innocent people on both sides," Mao said.
"China will continue to work with the international community to make unremitting efforts to promote the ceasefire and ease the humanitarian situation," she said.
China stands on side of equity, justice: spokeswoman
China stands on side of equity, justice: spokeswoman
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
