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Film '731' Earns $154M, Sparks China-Japan Tensions

9/21/2025

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The film "731" has earned over 1.1 billion yuan (US$154.6 million) in China, leading the box office.
Its release commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.
The movie portrays imprisoned individuals trying to escape, highlighting a dark period in China's history.
The premiere aligns with the anniversary of the Mukden Incident, which sparked Japan's invasion of China.
Concerns arise that the film may exacerbate tensions between China and Japan.

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The film "731" has earned over 1.1 billion yuan (US$154.6 million) in China, leading the box office.
Its release commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.
The movie portrays imprisoned individuals trying to escape, highlighting a dark period in China's history.
The premiere aligns with the anniversary of the Mukden Incident, which sparked Japan's invasion of China.
Concerns arise that the film may exacerbate tensions between China and Japan.