The 20th China Huabiao Film Awards were announced on Sunday in the coastal city of Qingdao, celebrating the best of Chinese cinema over the past two years.
The biennial event, one of the country's most prestigious film awards, celebrates the achievements of China’s rapidly evolving film industry, recognizing the collaborative spirit and innovative efforts of its filmmakers.
A total of 20 exceptional domestic films and filmmakers were honored across 11 categories.
Among them, "Article 20" was one of 10 recipients of the Outstanding Feature Film award. Other notable winners included "Beyond the Clouds" for Best Rural-themed Film and "Moon Man" for Best Youth Film.
Kara Wai Ying-hung won the Outstanding Actress award for "Love Never Ends," and Zhang Yi won the Outstanding Actor award for "Endless Journey."
"Ne Zha 2", which soared into the global box office top five, received the Special Contribution Film certificate in recognition of its outstanding performance both domestically and internationally.
Huabiao film awards spotlight outstanding achievements in Chinese cinema
At least 2,985 Palestinians had been killed and 8,173 others injured since Israel renewed its intensive strikes, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to 53,119, and injuries to 120,214, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Friday.
According to information released by the Civil Defense in Gaza on Friday, the Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in the northern Gaza Strip has surpassed 100 during the past 12 hours.
In a statement later in the day, the Gaza health authorities confirmed that at least 109 deaths and 216 injuries had been transferred to hospitals on Friday.
Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, said in a statement that it was "a difficult and bloody day for the northern Gaza Strip."
According to Palestinian medical sources, most of the victims were women and children.
Eyewitnesses and security sources reported that Israeli air and ground raids continued unabated since the early hours of the morning, targeting residential homes and shelters in Jabalia and Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Some victims remain under the rubble where medical crews were unable to reach, they added.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that with the direction of intelligence, its troops are continuing their operational activity against the militant groups in the Gaza Strip, striking "over 150 terror targets" across the territory, including anti-tank missile posts, terrorist cells, military structures, and operational centers.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,119
