China's 2025 three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday box office had exceeded 300 million yuan (about 41.3 million U.S. dollars) as of 15:57 Saturday, showing a significant increase over the same period last year, according to online ticketing platforms.
Hollywood blockbuster "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" has emerged as the clear frontrunner with more than 122 million revenue (about 16.9 million U.S. dollars), demonstrating the enduring appeal of the action franchise among Chinese moviegoers.
The holiday lineup also features multiple animated films catering to the International Children's Day, which falls on Sunday, also the second day of the traditional holiday.
The three animated films claimed the second to fourth spots on the box office rankings: the legendary Japanese cartoon figure Doraemon's new movie "Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Art World Tales," China-produced "Endless Journey of Love," and the Disney production "Lilo and Stitch."
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the traditional Chinese calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Saturday, May 31. During the festival, people follow the tradition of dragon boat racing and eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) to honor the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.
China's box office in Dragon Boat Festival holiday surpasses 300 mln
Phase Two of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, or Canton Fair, opened Wednesday in south China's Guangzhou, as the world's largest trade fair enters its home-living showcase.
The five-day segment, running April 23 till 27, focuses on building materials, furniture, household goods and decorations, highlighting China's push to showcase its home living and lifestyle industries.
The Canton Fair runs from April 15 till May 5 in three phases, each highlighting categories from advanced manufacturing to home living and lifestyle products. Covering 1.55 million square meters, the fair features 75,700 booths and more than 32,000 enterprises, including about 3,900 first time exhibitors.
At 09:00, a vibrant opening ceremony for the second phase was held, with performances of dragon and lion dances captivating the crowd.
Green empowerment is a key highlight at Phase Two, with biodegradable tableware and fully recyclable composites drawing buyers as low-carbon goods emerge as a new hallmark of China's foreign trade.
An increasing number of Chinese exhibitors in sectors from ceramics to aluminum are leading or joining the drafting of international standards, underscoring their rising global influence.
The fair features new products including AI-powered swimming pools and smart grills, while a newly established fashion accessories zone drew buyers with freshwater pearls and heritage crafts highlighting oriental aesthetics.
Notably, 195 global companies have confirmed buyer delegations for Phase Two, with organizers arranging targeted matching events to connect suppliers and purchasers.
Established in 1957, the Canton Fair is the longest-running of several comprehensive international trade events in China, and has been hailed as the barometer of China's foreign trade.
Canton Fair enters second phase, showcases home-living products
