Overview
- China's Xinhua reported that Bob Iger expressed confidence in China's development and said Disney will expand investment and help promote exchanges between the two countries.
- Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said China will advance high-quality development and welcomes companies, including Disney, to deepen their presence.
- The outreach follows Beijing's 2025 warning it could reduce U.S. film imports in response to tariffs, with long-standing quotas and domestic blockbusters keeping Hollywood's box office share near 5%.
- Disney runs Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland, holds stakes of roughly 43% and 48% respectively, and continues theatrical releases under tight import limits, with Zootopia 2 cited as a recent standout.
- Industry reporting notes the visit could revive speculation about another China resort, but no new projects or policy changes were announced.