Shanghai shuts down all cinemas during Lunar New Year holidays - local paper


People wearing masks are seen at the Bund in Shanghai, China January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song

BEIJING (Reuters) - Shanghai has shut down all cinemas during the Lunar New Year holidays, which last until Jan. 30, the Liberation Daily said on its online channel.

A virus outbreak in China has prompted seven Chinese films that were set to premiere during the country's Lunar New Year holiday to postpone screenings, forgoing what is usually the best week of the year at the Chinese box office.

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