Commemorative Aircraft Unveiled in Partnership with China Eastern Airlines
BEIJING,July 8, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- POP MART and China Eastern Airlines unveiled a limited-edition DIMOO-themed aircraft onJuly 4to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations betweenthe People's Republic of Chinaand the Kingdom ofThailand. The custom designed aircraft will serve routes connecting major cities inChinawithBangkok. The initiative follows the formal recognition of DIMOO as a "Special Friend of the China-Thailand Golden Jubilee" at aJune 30official reception attended by Piyapak Sricharoen, Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chang Yumeng, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy inThailand. The beloved character further featured prominently at a launch ceremony held inBangkok, where an animated short film premiered showcasing the exclusive aircraft design. As2025 marksthe golden jubilee of diplomatic relations betweenChinaandThailand, initiatives of this kind highlight the role that contemporary intellectual property figures such as DIMOO can play in serving as innovative platforms for strengthening cross-cultural engagement and advancing people-to-people ties.
The unveiling ceremony included the participation of Pensom Lertsithichai, Deputy Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Chang Yumeng, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy inThailand; and Chen Xiaoyun, Vice President of POP MART International Group. The bespoke DIMOO design intricately weaves cultural motifs from both nations.
During the program, a full-scale DIMOO mascot made a surprise appearance, joining artist AYAN in presenting commemorative 50th-anniversary gift sets to diplomatic guests. The gesture served as both a tribute to the enduring relationship betweenChinaandThailandand a demonstration of how modern character-based media can serve as platforms for deepening international friendship and cross-cultural connection.
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