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CGTN: China’s 2025 box office tops global charts, sets new record
CGTN published an article on China’s 2025 total box office surpassing 10 billion yuan (nearly $1.4 billion), ranking first globally. The article summarizes key data on the Spring Festival box office, reflecting the vitality and potential of China’s cinema industry. Focusing on films which are rooted in traditional Chinese culture and deliver cutting-edge technology, the piece underscores how this year’s Chinese New Year movies exemplify China’s cultural confidence and the industry’s innovative growth.
China’s 2025 total box office, including real-time presales, has surpassed 10 billion yuan (nearly $1.4 billion), ranking first globally – a landmark achievement for the film industry.
Meanwhile, the country’s box office revenue for the 2025 Spring Festival holiday has reached 9 billion yuan as of noon on Tuesday, setting a new record for the same period in the country’s film industry history, according to data from the China Film Administration.
The daily box office has exceeded 1 billion yuan for six consecutive days since January 29, when six films targeting the holiday season were released.
Spanning genres including mythology, comedy and action, the films on the top of the box office chart were all domestic productions, and the number of moviegoers also hit a new record.
Chinese cultural IP under spotlight
Leading the pack this year was the animated fantasy “Ne Zha 2,” the sequel to the 2019 hit “Ne Zha.” “Ne Zha 2” has earned over 4.1 billion yuan since its screening, cracking the top 10 in the Chinese box office of all time.
According to the box office forecast of movie data platform Maoyan, the total box office of “Ne Zha 2” is expected to exceed 6.7 billion yuan, hitting the top of the box office list in Chinese cinema history.
Directed by Yang Yu, widely known as Jiaozi, the film features Ne Zha, a popular young hero in Chinese legends and literature such as the literary classic Journey to the West. Born with unique powers, Ne Zha finds himself as an outcast who is hated and feared. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, the boy must choose between good and evil.
“The film is wonderful and touching, and the story is told really well. Chinese movies are really great,” said a moviegoer in Baoding City, north China’s Hebei Province.
Half of this year’s Chinese New Year movies are rooted in traditional Chinese culture, aiming to build a narrative system to present Chinese cultural characteristics, national spirit and national image, and showcase China’s cultural confidence.
The second installment of China’s blockbuster mythological trilogy, “Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force,” is based on the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) novel “Fengshen Yanyi (The Investiture of the Gods).”
The trilogy depicts the fall of the Shang Dynasty and the rise of the Zhou Dynasty in the 11th century B.C., weaving together battles between mortals, deities, and demons.
In late January, the film opened in the Chinese mandarin with English subtitles in over 180 selected theaters in more than 30 cities across North America, and across Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, becoming an eye-opener for those unfamiliar with Chinese mythology.
When Chinese culture goes global, it mainly depends on the work itself and the core contents such as scripts, stories and characters, said director Yang Yu.
“These are the things that cannot be outsourced,” he said.
High-standard special effects
During this year’s holiday season, the audience has enjoyed a new level of audio-visual experience on the big screen. Among the six key films debuted at the Spring Festival, five are blockbusters with good special effects.
IMAX China set a new benchmark with 88 million yuan in first-day earnings, breaking its previous record from 2021.
Among the six films, five of them feature four special effects in formats: IMAX, CINITY, China Giant Screen, and Dolby Cinema.
The film “Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force” uses IMAX special format. In the movie “Operation Leviathan,” more than 50 large-scale scenes across the deep sea and land are meticulously built, exploring underwater shooting technology, and presenting refreshing high-tech weapons and equipment.
Growing appetite for immerse experience like IMAX and the cutting-edge technology, like artificial intelligence, are one of the trends contributing to Chinese box office success, said Tom Ara, a global co-chair of the Media, Sport and Entertainment sector at DLA Piper.
China’s film industry is no longer just competing. It’s innovating, he said.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. /CFP
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ignited one of the most acute political shocks to China-Japan relations since the normalization of diplomatic ties in 1972.
By asserting “Chinese mainland’s use of force against Taiwan could trigger the deployment of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces if the conflict posed an existential threat to Japan,” she has crossed a line no postwar Japanese leader has dared to approach in an official setting. Her remarks are not only provocative–they mark a jarring departure from Tokyo’s own post-1945 commitments and the legal-political framework underpinning bilateral relations for over half a century.
History leaves no room for ambiguity. On October 25, 1945, the ceremony to accept Japan’s surrender in Taiwan Province of the China war theater of the Allied powers was held at the Taipei Zhongshan Hall, marking the end of Japanese colonial rule over Taiwan. This fulfilled the Cairo Declaration signed in Egypt which solemnly declared that all the territories Japan has stolen from the Chinese, such as Northeast China, Taiwan and the Penghu Islands, shall be restored to China. These principles were later reinforced in the Potsdam Proclamation, which Japan officially accepted.
Following diplomatic normalization, China and Japan codified these commitments in four political documents that have shaped bilateral relations ever since: The 1972 China-Japan Joint Communique makes it unequivocally clear that “The Chinese government reiterates that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. The Japanese government fully understands and respects this position of the Chinese government, and adheres to the stance set forth in Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation.” The 1978 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which was ratified by the respective legislative bodies of both nations, reaffirmed these commitments. In 1998, both sides reiterated that mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference, and peaceful coexistence constitute the basic norms governing relations. The 2008 China-Japan Joint Statement went further, affirming that China and Japan are “partners cooperating with each other and do not pose a threat to one another.”
These four political documents have, in diplomatic practice, served as the legal anchor and political safeguard for bilateral relations for nearly half a century. Even amid the ebbs and flows of the 21st century, both nations have, until now, upheld the bottom line of peace and cooperation.
Takaichi’s remarks, however, upend this foundation. By implicitly redefining Taiwan as a trigger for Japan’s so-called “existential crisis” and linking it to the potential exercise of collective self-defense, she is openly contradicting the one-China principle, a widely recognized consensus in the international community that Japan itself committed to honor.
It is therefore unsurprising that her comments have drawn widespread backlash. According to a recent CGTN opinion poll, 86.1 percent of global respondents criticize her statement as a blatant betrayal of the principles embedded in the four political documents, striking at the heart of bilateral trust. Another 88.9 percent condemn it as a grave threat to regional peace and stability.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and also the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration. At this juncture, Takaichi’s rhetoric is destabilizing the political architecture that has kept East Asia’s two major economies from sliding into confrontation. Japan’s leadership now faces a choice: honor the commitments that enabled decades of peaceful coexistence, or play with fire and invite consequences that Japan cannot bear.
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Press Release
Otter Oasis Unveils New Web3 Ecosystem on Base, Blending Blockchain Innovation With a Real-World Eco Holiday Park Vision
Built on the Base network, Otter Oasis is launching a transparent Web3 ecosystem supported by a long-term vision that includes a real-world eco holiday park. The project emphasizes community engagement and openly guided development phases.
Otter Oasis, a new Web3 initiative founded by developer Simon Newcombe, has announced the launch of an upcoming ecosystem built on the Base network that aims to connect blockchain transparency with a real-world holiday park experience. The project introduces a long-term vision where digital tools, on-chain community features, and environmental design come together in a unified concept.
Essex, United Kingdom – Otter Oasis is designed for users seeking a clear, openly developed platform within the Web3 space. Its roadmap emphasises phased development, community participation, and transparent communication as the ecosystem evolves. By using Base’s scalable infrastructure, the project aims to create a reliable and user-friendly environment for people exploring Web3 technology.
“At Otter Oasis, we want people to be able to follow the journey openly from the beginning,” said Simon Newcombe, Founder of Otter Oasis. “Our approach brings together digital transparency, clear development phases, and a real-world concept that gives the project a tangible direction. We believe this combination creates a more grounded and accessible Web3 experience.”
Alongside its digital platform, Otter Oasis is developing plans for a real-world eco holiday park in Essex, designed to complement the Web3 ecosystem. The proposed site includes features such as two fishing lakes, 30 eco-friendly lodges, a real otter habitat, cafes, coffee hubs, clubhouse, gaming centre and more. The goal is to create a physical location that reflects the same themes of openness, creativity, and long-term vision found in the digital platform.
By linking a blockchain ecosystem with a real-world destination, Otter Oasis aims to explore how Web3 communities can connect across both digital and physical environments. The combination emphasises sustainability, community-driven development, and a transparent roadmap that users can follow as each stage is completed.
About Otter Oasis
Otter Oasis is a Web3 ecosystem built on the Base network, focused on transparency, phased development, and community participation. The project blends on-chain features with the long-term vision of an eco holiday park located in Essex, creating a bridge between blockchain innovation and real-world community experiences.
Website: www.otteroasis.co.uk
Email: support@otteroasis.co.uk
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Telegram: https://t.me/otteroasis
Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otteroasis0
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Siding Vault Relocates Ferndale Office to Bellingham to Meet Growing Demand Across Whatcom County
Siding Vault announces the relocation of its Ferndale office to Bellingham to improve service capacity, accessibility, and support for exterior remodeling projects throughout Whatcom County.
Bellingham, Washington, United States, 16th Nov 2025 — Siding Vault, a siding and window replacement contractor serving Northwest Washington, has relocated its Ferndale office to an expanded location in Bellingham. This move strengthens the company’s ability to meet increased demand for exterior remodeling services throughout Whatcom County.
New Bellingham Office (Formerly the Ferndale Office)
Siding Vault – Bellingham Location
2219 Rimland Dr, Suite 318
Bellingham, WA 98226
Additional Office and Full Exterior Product Showroom (Siding, Windows, Decking)
Siding Vault – Anacortes Location
911 29th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Siding Vault originally launched in Ferndale, Washington, completing exterior renovation projects across Whatcom and Skagit counties. After continued growth, the company expanded with a second office in Anacortes. Relocating the Ferndale office to Bellingham marks the next step in improving accessibility, supporting higher project volume, and positioning the company centrally within the county.
“This relocation allows us to better accommodate demand and increase availability for consultations and project scheduling,” said Kristina Boyko, project coordinator at Siding Vault.
Services Supported by the New Bellingham Location
The Bellingham office will support Siding Vault’s full range of exterior remodeling services, including:
- Siding replacement
- Window and door replacement
- Exterior building envelope inspections
- Rot repair and weather-damage remediation
- Structural envelope improvements
- Residential, multi-family, and commercial exterior renovation
- Deck replacement and exterior painting
- Custom design consultations
Schedule a Consultation
Homeowners may schedule consultations online at https://sidingvault.com, by phone, or by visiting either office.
About Siding Vault
Founded in Ferndale, Washington, Siding Vault is an exterior remodeling contractor specializing in full siding and window replacement services. The company serves Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties.
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Contact Person: Michael Ageyev
Website: https://sidingvault.com
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City: Bellingham
State: Washington
Country:United States
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