A high-level maritime emergency drill was conducted off the coast of Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province on Thursday, attracting representatives from Pacific Island countries.
The drill was part of the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held in Xiamen from May 28 to 29.
Representatives from participating countries boarded a large Chinese patrol vessel to observe live drills, including maritime search and rescue, ship firefighting and oil spill response. Delegates toured advanced facilities on board and held in-depth exchanges with Chinese experts.
Wang Gang, Chinese Vice Minister of Transport, addressed the event, stressing China's commitment to practical cooperation with Pacific Island countries.
"We will adhere to openness and inclusiveness and jointly foster a fair and just maritime order. We call on all countries to uphold the spirit of openness and inclusiveness, work together to cope with the adverse factors and challenges brought about by the current geopolitics and trade protectionism, and strengthen the development of shipping," Wang said.
Maritime drill held on sideline of 3rd China-PICs foreign ministers' meeting
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
