US EditionA Third Disney Park in China? Bob Iger’s Meeting with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang Ignites New Speculation
Bob Iger reaffirmed Disney's commitment to China, where it holds significant stakes in two resorts and leads Hollywood film success, signaling potential further expansion.
- On Friday, Bob Iger met Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing and said The Walt Disney Company will continue to invest in China and expand cooperation.
- Trade tensions tied to U.S. tariffs have pushed Beijing to consider reducing U.S. films after last year’s tariff disputes, and China caps the number of Hollywood films approved for release.
- Disney already runs two Chinese resorts, holding 48% of Hong Kong Disneyland and 43% of Shanghai Disney Resort, whose Zootopia-themed land and Zootopia 2 success highlight local appeal.
- Strained U.S.-China ties mean President Donald Trump's tariff moves and China's film-approval cap complicate Disney's theatrical releases and market access in China.
- Amid the meeting, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told Xinhua that `China welcomes enterprises from all countries, including Disney` and will optimize the business environment, while a Disney spokesperson did not immediately return TheWrap's request for comment.
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Disney to Continue Investing in China, Bob Iger Says
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company would continue to invest in China during a meeting with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing on Friday. Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported the meeting, noting that Iger said that Disney is “confident in China’s development, and will continue to expand its investment in China and better promote exchanges and cooperation between the United States and China.” “We will steadfastly promote high-quality dev…
A Third Disney Park in China? Bob Iger’s Meeting with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang Ignites New Speculation
In a move that has reignited speculation across the global theme park industry, Disney CEO Bob Iger has touched down in Beijing for a high-level summit with top Chinese officials. While the official agenda focuses on “cultural exchange” and “navigating economic cooperation,” the timing of the meeting has led experts to ask one major question: Is Disney planning to build a third theme park in Mainland China? Credit: Disney The meeting, reported b…
Disney CEO meets top China official
BEIJING — One of China’s top officials met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, state media reported, as the “House of Mouse” seeks to strengthen its foothold in the world’s second-largest economy amid fraught US-China tensions.
Disney CEO meets top Chinese official as 'House of Mouse' navigates US‑China tensions
BEIJING: One of China's top officials met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, state media reported, as the "House of Mouse" seeks to strengthen its foothold in the world's second-largest economy amid fraught U.S.-China tensions.
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