China’s May Day Box Office Hits 758 Million Yuan as Ticket Sales Surge
China’s May Day holiday box office earned 758 million yuan, driven by a 10% surge in ticket sales and a strong performance by the crime thriller “Vanishing Point.”
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China’s May Day holiday box office earned 758 million yuan, driven by a 10% surge in ticket sales and a strong performance by the crime thriller “Vanishing Point.”
The Chinese mainland’s film market saw a boost during the May Day holiday, with ticket sales rising by over 10% and total revenue hitting 758 million yuan.
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