From ‘Ne Zha 2’ to Hand-Painted Animation, Chinese Cinema Is Rewriting the Rules

With 93,187 screens, a surging box office and an animated film painted almost entirely by hand, China is making its presence ...
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Whether Japan Likes It or Not, Chinese Animation Is the Future of the Industry

As several donghua begin to roll out for the new year, anime fans may see more of Chinese animation in the next year alone as the genre begins to shift to adapt to a demand for diversity. What ...
Variety

Chinese Animation Powers Imax Growth as ‘Ne Zha 2’ Redefines Box Office Potential

In a post-pandemic world where audiences demand premium theatrical experiences, Imax is betting big on the Asian market, with China’s animation boom leading the charge. “Ne Zha 2” has shattered box ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Animation Fuels China’s Box Office Surge

The China Film Pavilion took center stage at CineAsia this week, underscoring a revived market driven by animated blockbusters and new international partnerships. By Mathew Scott As delegates from ...
Global Times

Chinese sci-fi animation ‘Ling Cage’ breaks into ‘Oscars of animation’

When the French Annecy International Animation Film Festival - widely regarded as the "Oscars of animation" - released its 2026 shortlist, one entry stood out for Chinese audiences and industry ...
Polygon

Chinese animation is a vibrant, distinctive industry — so why do so many people still call it ‘anime’?

“Donghua” — much like “anime” for Japanese speakers — is simply the Chinese word for “animation.” After decades of stagnation in the animation industry, going as far back as the Cultural Revolution, ...