China supports India, Pakistan in addressing differences through dialogue: spokeswoman

China supports India and Pakistan in properly addressing their differences through dialogue and consultation, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.

Mao made the remarks in response to a media query about India-Pakistan conflict.

"China and Pakistan are close neighbors enjoying traditional friendship. Defense and security cooperation is part of the normal cooperation between the two countries and does not target any third party. India and Pakistan are and will always be each other's neighbors. They are important neighbors of China as well. For some time, China has closely followed the developments between India and Pakistan, actively promoted talks for peace, and worked to maintain regional peace and stability. China welcomes and supports India and Pakistan in properly settling differences and seeking fundamental solutions through dialogue and consultation. China stands ready to continue playing a constructive role for this end," said the spokeswoman.

Regarding China-India relations, Mao said that the bilateral relationship is at a crucial stage of improvement and development, and that China stands ready to work with India to move bilateral relations forward on a sound and steady track.

China supports India, Pakistan in addressing differences through dialogue: 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