The release of more than 40 new films is set to push China's box office to a new height in November, offering movie-goers a rich mixture of visual-audio carnival.
The disaster film Cesium Fallout starring Hong Kong actors Andy Lau and Karen Mok is one among the first comers with a scheduled released date of Nov 1.
Movie fans who favor crime movies will have a wide choice among the suspense films Within, A Cover-Up and A Long Shot.
Comedy romance Her Story, to be released on Nov 22, tells a story of a single mother who finds warmth and consolation from a neighbor after moving into a new home.
Hong Kong-produced drama Love Lies, which won the Mid-Autumn Festival box office in Hong Kong, will officially land theaters across the Chinese mainland on Nov 15.
In terms of imported films, the action-packed American comedy Red One starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans will be available in cinemas on Nov 8.
Moana 2, a Disney-produced fantasy animation, will meet Chinese audience in Nov 29, two days after its scheduled premiere in its U.S. home market.
For nostalgic movie fans, the 1994 French crime film Léon, which was first watched by Chinese fans in 2002 in the form of video disks, has been officially on screen in the Chinese market on Friday.
China's box office revenue this year surpassed 38 billion yuan (5.3 billion U.S. dollars) as of Tuesday, according to box office tracker Dengta Data.
Meanwhile, the Harry Potter series will continue re-screening one volume per week on each Friday, evoking generations of movie buffs' nostalgia for the fantastic wizarding world.
Over 40 new movies set to boost box office in November
Over 40 new movies set to boost box office in November
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the 7th minister' meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) via video link in Beijing on Tuesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said over the past 25 years, CICA has implemented confidence-building measures, promoted dialog, and enhanced cooperation, becoming an important constructive force in Asia.
As a founding member of CICA, China has actively participated in its processes and consistently supported its development, he said, adding that China has twice served as the chair, setting up dialogue mechanisms such as the think tank forum and financial summit and coordinating efforts in seven fields of confidence-building measures as a coordinator or co-coordinator.
Wang also expressed appreciation for Kazakhstan, as the initiator and longest-serving chair, for its abundant contributions to fostering mutual trust among Asian nations. He congratulated Azerbaijan on assuming the chairmanship, expressing confidence in CICA's continued progress.
Wang emphasized that as the world undergoes accelerated transformations unseen in a century, marked by turbulence and change, the pressing desire of most countries is to ensure security, promote development, seek cooperation and achieve mutual benefit. CICA can play a unique role in building an Asian community with a shared future and expanding new opportunities for win-win development.
Wang proposed four points of action: adhering to peaceful coexistence and pursuing common security, jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and promoting prosperity and development, respecting diverse civilizations and fostering exchanges and mutual learning, and practicing multilateralism and building a shared home.
Wang stressed that China's development is inseparable from Asia and also injects strong momentum into Asia's growth. Chinese modernization follows a path of peaceful development, offering more opportunities for Asian countries.
China is ready to work with CICA members to uphold its original mission, strengthen solidarity, and jointly shape a new form of Asian civilization featuring shared development and mutual benefit, he said.
Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu highlighted the achievements of Kazakhstan during its two-year term as the CICA chair.
The new chair, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, outlined priorities for the next phase.
Participants emphasized the importance of solidarity, mutual trust, deepened strategic collaboration, and strengthening CICA mechanisms amid a complex and volatile international landscape.
They agreed to enhance CICA's influence, join the Global South in addressing global challenges, and build a vision for peace, stability, openness, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability.
Discussions also included better alignment of the BRI with the Global Security Initiative, promoting regional interconnectivity, enriching cultural exchanges, particularly among the youth, and fostering mutual understanding.
The meeting adopted outcome documents on improving confidence-building measures and other aspects.
Chinese FM attends 7th CICA foreign ministers' meeting
