Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2017
By Bi Nan |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2017-12-15 09:36
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9. Wolf Warrior 2 earns 5.7 billion yuan, breaks box office records
The film Wolf Warrior 2 premiered July 27 and ranks No 1 in box office revenues this year with 5.7 billion yuan ($862 million). It is now China's top grossing film.
Wolf Warrior 2 tells the story of a former Chinese Special Forces operative and his adventurous journey to rescue compatriots and local friends in a war-torn region of Africa occupied by insurgents and mercenaries. The film prevails not only for its fascinating story and spectacular scenes, but also its ability to stir up patriotism among Chinese people.
