Domestic titles lead China's box office resurgence after tough start of 2020
(CGTN) 16:06, December 23, 2020
(Photo/CGTN)
2020 has been a tough year on everyone, and the film industry is undoubtedly one of the hardest hit sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of filmmakers and producers have pulled the plug on their work this year as the coronavirus continues its inexorable spread worldwide.
China's box office took a heavy hit during the Spring Festival holiday in late January when cinemas nationwide shut down during one of the year's busiest times for movie operators. But with stringent epidemic prevention measures in place, the country saw its theaters reopen after a six-month hiatus to much fanfare and a slew of new releases.