Meeting in Beijing discusses key tasks for film industry in 2025

A meeting of film industry insiders from across the country was held in Beijing. The meeting highlighted that the total box office revenue of Chinese films surpassed 42 billion yuan in 2024 (around $5.74 billion), with over 1 billion viewers. It emphasized the need for deeper reforms to foster a healthy and vibrant ecosystem for movie production. To promote the high-quality development of the film industry, the meeting called for the creation of outstanding works that resonate with audiences. It also urged efforts to innovate the promotion of Chinese films internationally, enhance global exchanges and cooperation, and boost the international competitiveness and influence of Chinese cinema.