Gaza communities protect aid distribution from looting, chaos

A new aid distribution center opened Thursday in northern Gaza, protected by local families and clans working together to prevent looting and chaos.

As aid trucks arrive carrying flour and essential supplies, clan members maintain order while hundreds of families queue patiently - a stark contrast to previous scenes of desperation. This innovative collaboration between humanitarian groups and Gaza's traditional social structures offers a safer way to deliver life-saving aid to starving civilians.

After enduring over four months of a humanitarian aid blockade, people in Gaza are hoping to maintain the newly resumed mechanism of aid delivery. The situation remains catastrophic, with starvation looming over the population.

While humanitarian aid arrived in the Gaza Strip yesterday, it still falls far short of meeting the people's urgent needs.

"Today is a holiday for the hungry. I call on all countries of the world to send food and help revive the people of Gaza. Stand against any decision to block aid, it is a death sentence for us. There is no food left in Gaza. If aid doesn't come in, the people will die," said Umm Muhammad, displaced Palestinian.

"We want aid without having to die for it. Deliver the aid to us so everyone can receive their share. I shouldn't have to risk my life just to feed my children. If the distribution is organized, everyone will get what they need, the wounded, the orphans, and all those in need," said Hussam Al-Zarqa, displaced Palestinian.

Despite entry of aid into southern Gaza, Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian aid into northern Gaza. Palestinians continue to struggle with severe food shortages, as aid entering the country since May is limited and often looted.

Gaza communities protect aid distribution from looting, chaos

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