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As of April 3, China's 2026 box office crossed 12 billion yuan ($1.74 billion), with more than 273 million tickets sold, maintaining its lead as the world's largest single-market box office.

China's three-day Qingming Festival holiday (April 4-6) box office, including pre-sales, surpassed 305 million yuan ($44.31 million) on Monday, according to data from online platforms.

In practical terms, one movie ticket now activates a much larger chain of consumption – from tourism and dining to cultural products.

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