Storyline: Chinese films hit 140 million U.S. dollars in overseas box office [Voice_over] As of October 20th, Chinese films have grossed 1 billion yuan, or about 140 million US dollars, in overseas box office revenue in 2025, exceeding the full-year total recorded in 2024. Leading the charge is the animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2," which has become China's highest-grossing film of all time in overseas markets, pulling in more than 69 million dollars. And it's not just animation: this year also saw films focusing on the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, garnering significant global attention. [Sound_bite] Sun Jiashan, Researcher, Central Institute of Socialism: "We are seeing that in 2025, Chinese films have initially achieved a noticeable effect in international dissemination, especially when you consider the development trends of our films over the past few years." [Voice_over] In February, China's film authorities launched the "China Travel with Chinese Films" campaign, aiming to leverage growing international interest in Chinese cinema to attract foreign tourists. [Sound_bite] Jason Bartlett, US Tourist: "I'm a huge fan of Chinese mythology, so the themes of this movie were something I’m already interested in, but to see the mix of action and family values, and morals to the story were really wonderful, and I absolutely love the animation style. It’s unlike anything we have in the West. So it’s really refreshing to see and very cool." [Voice_over] Among those drawn to China by its cinematic appeal are the passengers of the "Europa 2", a cruise ship that arrived in north China's Tianjin Municipality recently with over 400 tourists from Germany, Switzerland, and several other countries. Many of them embarked on this journey to explore China's landscapes, traditions and history they had previously seen on the big screen. [Sound_bite] Kelly Hemsley, Australian Tourist: "There are so many beautiful places in the world and some of them you don't know existed until you see them. So sometimes when you do see them through movies like that's a really big eye opener and it's like wow, I definitely didn't know that existed and the beauty of it. And it makes you think like I really want to go there." [Voice_over] Local authorities in Tianjin have launched various film-themed travel routes to welcome international visitors, including visits to famous filming locations and cultural experience activities related to Chinese films. With the Chinese animated feature "Ne Zha 2" having shattered multiple box office records in China and beyond, many passengers are looking forward to watching the blockbuster. [Sound_bite] Eddie Noskovs, German Tourist: "I saw a lot of movies related to Beijing and Shanghai. Indiana Jones, for example, and the Temple of Doom, I think. We saw Rush Hour with Jackie Chen and Chris Tucker. I think this land is so big, so versatile. You can never get enough of it." [Voice_over] With the launch of the "China Film+" initiative, Chinese films are now stepping onto the global stage with a new purpose — to spark cultural dialogue and connect with audiences worldwide. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]