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      Londoners "disgusted by" racism riots

      2024-08-11 17:23 Last Updated At:21:47

      London residents have condemned the riots started by far-right protesters across the UK following the murder of three girls in Southport late last month.

      The UK has been gripped by unrest and what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called "far-right thuggery" after three young girls were killed and several others injured in a stabbing by a 17-year-old boy on July 29 in the northwest town of Southport. The violence broke out after social media posts falsely claimed that the suspected attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker.

      In interviews with China Global Television Network (CGTN), many Londoners expressed their opposition to the rioters.

      "I mean it can be difficult when you're coming to work, because you don't know where things are happening. But so far, we've been really lucky and haven't seen anything," said Rich, a financial consultant.

      "It's pretty... it's fine where I am, where we live. We're quite an accepting community, we're a good community. So, nothing has really changed. But obviously we're all quite aware of the situation everywhere else. A lot of people I know are getting involved in peace protests and that kind of stuff," said Oli, a company director.

      "It's a bit sad because lots of my friends didn't want to go out this week. So, I think everyone's really angry about the riots. I think everyone wants to come together. But the general feeling is quite disappointed, in the way that people have acted," said a lawyer named Natalie.

      Oli said people are "disgusted by" the issue, meanwhile Natalie echoed that "the riots are disgusting, these people are awful".

      The interviewees also showed their support to counterprotesters who have been fighting racism, and expressed their concerns on the UK's image to the rest of the world.

      "I am very much against them. I was really pleased to see the news this morning that in so many different areas around the UK, anti-(racism) protesters and people who are welcoming asylum seekers and people who are not from this country who need help [have] outnumbered a lot of the far-right protesters. I was really pleased to see that because actually I think the majority of English people, or people who live in the UK, do feel that way," said a PR consultant named Heather.

      "All I would say is hopefully people across the world realize that it's the few that believe [in] these really hateful and horrible things, not everyone and not many, because we don't," said Oli.

      Many interviewees believe the measures currently taken by the government are effective to quash the riots, while some others calling for more approaches.

      "So, the government has cracked down against the protests and they've employed the police to make sure that areas are safe. And obviously put people in prison for where they have rioted. So, I think that's some really good steps of what they've done," Rich said.

      "It's one of those situations, it's hard. You're not going to please everyone and everyone's going to criticize you. But I think in general that everything that could be done has been done," said Oli.

      "I think they need to take more measures. And I think from what I've seen, it's mainly people in the public that are helping people, rather than the government. I don't think it's enough," Natalie said she expects more from the government.

      Londoners "disgusted by" racism riots

      Londoners "disgusted by" racism riots

      Londoners "disgusted by" racism riots

      Londoners "disgusted by" racism riots

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      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

      2025-01-23 03:35 Last Updated At:05:17

      The lineup for the 2025 Spring Festival movie season was officially revealed on Wednesday with six highly anticipated films set to hit the big screens in China on the first day of the Spring Festival on January 29.

      The six films -- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, Ne Zha 2, Detective Chinatown 1900, Operation Leviathan, Boonie Bears: Future Return, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero -- span a range of genres and feature impressive creative teams.

      Since pre-sales began on Jan 19, advanced sales for the holiday line-up were the fastest ever to reach 100 million yuan (about 13.8 million U.S. dollars).

      At a launch ceremony for the Spring Festival movie season, held at the China National Film Museum in Beijing, the cast of each film highlighted the unique selling points of their movie.

      "The viewers will not only uncover the hidden points of plot from the first installment of Creation of the Gods, but also get a real sense of the characters and their evolving relationships through a brand new theme," said Wuershan, director of the movie Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force.

      Adapted from the classic Chinese martial arts novel by Jin Yong, The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero captures the essence of Chinese chivalry with its portrayal of selfless heroism.

      described it as a story with stirring heroism.

      "The soul-stirring and awe-inspiring heroic spirit conveyed by the film will be touching, memorable and romantic as well," said Tsui Hark, who directed the film.

      The animated film Ne Zha 2 continues the adventures of hero Ne Zha -- a beloved Chinese mythological figure -- with a focus on comedy and spectacular visual effects.

      Retaining its signature style, the popular detective series Detective Chinatown 1900 promises twists and turns with big production values and glittering special effects.

      As China's first film about nuclear submarines, Operation Leviathan presents a broader underwater battlefield and more complex combat scenarios, offering a unique perspective on naval warfare.

      The Great Hero -- the last chapter of the "Boonie Bears" sci-fi series -- combines extreme romance and bold imagination to take viewers on a futuristic adventure.

      Different discount and subsidy policies for moviegoers during the Spring Festival were also announced at the launch event with local film authorities across the country organizing special events and promotions to encourage cinema visits.

      Supporting institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China UnionPay, Maoyan Entertainment, and Taopiaopia, are expected to provide at least 600 million yuan (about 83 million U.S. dollars) in subsidies for moviegoers during the holiday season.

      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

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