Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,822

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 53,822, with 122,382 others injured since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October 2023, according to a statement released on Thursday by Gaza-based health authorities.

The statement said that since Israel resumed intensive airstrikes on March 18, following the collapse of a two-month ceasefire, at least 3,673 Palestinians have been killed and 10,341 injured.

In the past 24 hours alone, 60 Palestinians have been killed and 185 others injured in Israeli military operations, according to Gaza's civil defense and health authorities.

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a statement on Friday reporting that 629 Palestinians were killed over the past week.

At least 358 of them -- including at least 148 children and women -- were reportedly killed in attacks targeting houses and tents sheltering internally displaced persons (IDPs).

The OHCHR stated that, given the ongoing destruction of infrastructure in Gaza, the frequent attacks on shelter facilities have raised serious concerns among multiple parties.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,822

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,822

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,822

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,822

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,822

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