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Others think it may be leading up to a massive earthquake that could potentially even set off volcanic eruptions nearby. Nikki says the uncertainty has driven nearly all of the island's 15,000 year-round residents to evacuate.

Others think it may be leading up to a massive earthquake that could potentially even set off volcanic eruptions nearby. Nikki says the uncertainty has driven nearly all of the island's 15,000 year-round residents to evacuate.

Others think it may be leading up to a massive earthquake that could potentially even set off volcanic eruptions nearby. Nikki says the uncertainty has driven nearly all of the island's 15,000 year-round residents to evacuate.

And finally, an animated movie about a charming, adorably ugly child who is the reincarnation of a demon has become the highest-grossing movie in China ever. Nezha 2 has had more than $1.2 billion in ticket sales in less than two weeks. It's got a Pixar-ish look and is based loosely on Chinese mythology. And its success represents a huge shift for the film industry in China.

And finally, an animated movie about a charming, adorably ugly child who is the reincarnation of a demon has become the highest-grossing movie in China ever. Nezha 2 has had more than $1.2 billion in ticket sales in less than two weeks. It's got a Pixar-ish look and is based loosely on Chinese mythology. And its success represents a huge shift for the film industry in China.

And finally, an animated movie about a charming, adorably ugly child who is the reincarnation of a demon has become the highest-grossing movie in China ever. Nezha 2 has had more than $1.2 billion in ticket sales in less than two weeks. It's got a Pixar-ish look and is based loosely on Chinese mythology. And its success represents a huge shift for the film industry in China.

Hollywood films used to dominate the box office there, but those no longer really break through. Instead, Chinese-made movies with patriotic messaging or cultural references have become the top performers. The Communist Party and Chinese state-run media are hailing Nezha 2 as proof that the country can tell its own stories without relying on Western studios.

Hollywood films used to dominate the box office there, but those no longer really break through. Instead, Chinese-made movies with patriotic messaging or cultural references have become the top performers. The Communist Party and Chinese state-run media are hailing Nezha 2 as proof that the country can tell its own stories without relying on Western studios.

Hollywood films used to dominate the box office there, but those no longer really break through. Instead, Chinese-made movies with patriotic messaging or cultural references have become the top performers. The Communist Party and Chinese state-run media are hailing Nezha 2 as proof that the country can tell its own stories without relying on Western studios.

Basically, they're saying China doesn't need Disney to make a Mulan anymore. With one newspaper saying Nezha's success proves, quote, "...no one can narrate China's myths better than China itself." Those are the headlines today on The Daily. What Trump demolishing USAID could mean for American power and influence overseas.

Basically, they're saying China doesn't need Disney to make a Mulan anymore. With one newspaper saying Nezha's success proves, quote, "...no one can narrate China's myths better than China itself." Those are the headlines today on The Daily. What Trump demolishing USAID could mean for American power and influence overseas.

Basically, they're saying China doesn't need Disney to make a Mulan anymore. With one newspaper saying Nezha's success proves, quote, "...no one can narrate China's myths better than China itself." Those are the headlines today on The Daily. What Trump demolishing USAID could mean for American power and influence overseas.

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