Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, has been warmly received by Cambodian moviegoers after its premiere in the Southeast Asian country on Tuesday.
Legend Cinema, Cambodia's most well-known and leading movie theater, was the first to screen Ne Zha 2. It scheduled a total of 139 screenings of the animated film in its over 10 cinemas across Cambodia on Tuesday, with many showings completely sold out.
Based on a 16th-century Chinese mythology with a bold reinterpretation, the movie has captivated global audiences with its stunning visuals, well-crafted storytelling, and profound cultural heritage.
Many audiences in Cambodia have responded enthusiastically after watching the movie.
"I give this movie a 10 out of 10. It excels in cinematography and music, and the character movements are well crafted," said Khen, a moviegoer.
The film is set to have over 100 screenings per day across Cambodia next week, according to the cinema screening schedule.
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 well received in Cambodia
The U.S. government's announcement to impose a 25-percent tariff on automobile imports has caused widespread concern in Japan, one of the world's largest auto producers, with one Japanese economist warning of the risks America's move poses to global trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled the new tariff measure which comes into effect on April 2, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon returning to the White House in January.
Hideo Kumano, chief economist of the Economic Research Department at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute in Tokyo, said the Trump administration's tariffs will backfire.
"From an economic standpoint, the Trump administration's tariffs will yield nothing positive. Although many people, particularly those in the economic sector, oppose additional tariffs, the Trump administration only listens to a minority of people who support him. This will cause bias in its policymaking. Such tariffs, once implemented, will further drive up prices in the U.S.," Kumano said in an interview with China Central Television (CCTV).
Kumano emphasized that retaliatory tariffs between nations would hurt global trade and fuel economic uncertainty.
"When a trade partner raises tariffs, a country feels the need to retaliate by raising its own levies. These tit-for-tat tariff moves will reduce total global trade. History proves that protectionism leads to economic decline. The U.S. government's regressive actions will cause a lot of trouble," said the economist.
Japanese economist warns of risks to global trade as US auto tariffs loom
