Snow Monster A-Le: Altay’s Joyful Mascot Goes Global
Discover how Arsbek’s Snow Monster A-Le became Altay’s iconic mascot, blending childhood memories with snowy landscapes to invite the world to Xinjiang’s plains.
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Inside ‘Nobody’: A Wild New Animation Ride Through Journey to the West
CGTN’s new animated film Nobody reimagines Journey to the West with four yaoguai impostors. Dive into the exclusive mini-doc ahead of its August 2 release.
Shuhei Morita Taps East 2D Aesthetics to Bridge China-Japan Animation
Japanese director Shuhei Morita highlights the flatness of Chinese ink-wash painting and Japanese Ukiyo-e as a shared 2D aesthetic to foster deeper China-Japan animation collaboration.
Legendary Watanabe Praises Chinese Animation, Eyes Future Collaboration
Shinichiro Watanabe applauds the Chinese mainland’s animation energy and vows to champion hand-drawn art while exploring collaborations with Chinese animators.
Ne Zha 2 Soars to $2.15B, Redefines Animation in the Chinese Mainland
Ne Zha 2 concluded its 153-day run on the Chinese mainland with 15.44B yuan ($2.15B) and 324M admissions, breaking 113 records.
Spots and Strength: Animator Li Jiahao’s Journey with Vitiligo
Animator Li Jiahao turns her decade-long experience with vitiligo into her animated documentary Colourful White, blending personal insights and vibrant art to redefine beauty norms.
Nezha 2 Raises the Bar for Global Animation Success
Irish jury chair Nora Twomey praises the box office triumph of Nezha 2, highlighting how the Chinese animated hit redefines production standards and connects global audiences.
Li Wenyu: Crafting Animation from the Heart of Life
Animation director Li Wenyu explains how turning life’s moments into art fuels his award-winning work, as seen in Berlinale-selected ‘Ran Bi Wa’.
Edge of Time: Cosmic Animation Explores War, Memory & Hope
Discover Edge of Time, a haunting animation from the Chinese mainland and Japan that fuses CGI with hand-drawn art. A tale of war, memory and hope. Dive into the journey.
China’s 2025 Summer Film Season Showcases 60+ Global Hits
China’s 2025 summer film season brings 60+ domestic and international titles—from historical dramas to Hollywood blockbusters—plus nationwide discount campaigns.