2nd 'Sci-Fi+' industry salon commemorates China's popular science pioneer Gao Shiqi, discusses frontier future

Following the long-awaited debut of "Zootopia 2" and its record-breaking box office run, director Jared Bush and producer Yvett Merino sat down with China.org.cn to share how they brought the vibrant mammal metropolis back to life for fans worldwide.

The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival opened in Sanya, Hainan province, on Dec. 3, kicking off a week of events including forums, award ceremony, film screenings and the China premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

Artists of China National Opera House perform in the dance drama "Qiuci" in Beijing.

The world of Zootopia returned in spectacular fashion this weekend as Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia 2" delivered an impressive $556 million global opening, including 1.92 billion yuan ($272 million) in China.

Zhang Weili, Asia's first UFC world champion, recently sat down with China.org.cn — together with the creators of a critically acclaimed documentary about her rise from adversity— to discuss the making of the film.

The Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University held a major academic conference in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 15-16, under the theme "Future Context: A New Paradigm for Art and Design Education."

The seventh Hainan Island International Film Festival unveiled its Golden Coconut Awards lineup on Nov. 27, featuring 30 films competing across feature, documentary and short film categories.

​The exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" opened Thursday in Budapest, bringing rare Chinese archaeological treasures to the heart of Central Europe.

An Italian film showcase opened in Beijing on Nov. 27, screening four new films through Nov. 30 to highlight the country's film industry.

The exhibition, featuring more than 180 pieces (sets) of cultural relics from the Shang Dynasty, has received more than 400,000 visitors since its opening on Aug. 23.

​The final of the first Chinese Character Chess Championship in Bulgaria was held at the China Cultural Center on Saturday.

​The epic dance drama "Tiangong Kaiwu" premiered to an enthusiastic reception on Friday evening at Athens' Christmas Theater, the Greek capital's largest indoor venue.

Disney's highly anticipated animated feature "Zootopia 2" swept the Chinese box office, setting several new opening records. The sequel hit screens on Wednesday with expectations of breaking more records in the coming days.

Director Cai Shangjun discusses his award-winning drama "The Sun Rises on Us All," with China.org.cn. The film explores the ordinary moral and emotional choices.

​The 2025 "Connecting Cultures: Brazil-China" project took Chinese content creators on an unforgettable journey across Brazil's diverse landscapes and rich culture, from misty falls and vibrant parks to cultural events. Along the way, they forged deep bonds, explored sustainability, and began planning their next visits to further experience Brazil's warmth and beauty.

​Malaysia welcomed the arrival of a new pair of giant pandas, "Chen Xing" and "Xiao Yue," with the pair touching down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Tuesday.

The "CineMotion for the Future" event was held Nov. 13 in Xiamen during the 2025 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, focusing on the integration of new quality productive forces and the film industry.

​The Baojia site in the city of Liyang, east China's Jiangsu province, has been confirmed to date back 7,500 to 8,100 years, making it the earliest known prehistoric site discovered so far in the area surrounding Taihu Lake, archaeologists announced at a conference held on Sunday.

Chinese entertainment conglomerate Maoyan Entertainment will launch over 30 film projects, a new animation label and an IP derivatives business.

The romantic drama "Her Story" became the biggest winner at the 2025 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Nov. 15, taking home three awards, including best feature film.