Leading the record-breaking slate were the three top-grossing films: the historical epic "The Volunteers: Blood and Peace," "731," and the fantasy sequel "A Writer's Odyssey 2."
With snow as a bridge and culture as its core, this borderland continues to foster stories of friendship and connection.
In 2024, China's cultural industries generated 19.14 trillion yuan in revenue, up 37.7 percent from 2020, with 78,000 major cultural enterprises operating nationwide.
The 20th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival is stunning audiences in Wuqiao county, Cangzhou, Hebei province, with spectacular performances running from Sept 28 to Oct 8.