Today, when 3D graphics and artificial intelligence increasingly dominate visual production, re-examining the aesthetic significance of 2D animation is not out of nostalgia for tradition, but rather a reaffirmation of the value of an artistic paradigm.

The ultimate charm of images may not lie in the perfect reproduction of reality, but in the unique and individual poetic presentation of the human spiritual world, thereby achieving effective communication from “aesthetic appreciation” to “emotional resonance”.

The domestically produced 2D animated film “Little Monsters of Langlang Mountain,” produced by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio, became a dark horse of the 2025 summer box office, successfully... read more

Stills from “The Little Monster of Langlang Mountain”.

Chinese animated films have traversed a century of history, and 2025 is destined to be an extraordinary year. Earlier this year, “Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King” set a box office record of over 15 billion yuan, injecting strong momentum into the Chinese animated film industry. This summer, three domestically produced animated films, “Little Monsters of Langlang Mountain,” “Liao Zhai: The Lanruo Temple,” and “The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2,” debuted in quick succession. With diverse themes, innovative styles, and precise positioning, these films have created a wave... read more

From August 7 to 9, 2025, the digital drama “Jingyanggang,” winner of the 2024 Busan International Arts Festival’s Double Gold Award, premiered at the National Centre for the Performing Arts of China. As the first Chinese production created by a student-led creative team to be featured at this nationally recognized art venue, it not only vividly demonstrates the Busan International Arts Festival’s cutting-edge nature but also demonstrates the dual breakthroughs of young artists on both the international stage and at top domestic platforms.

Poster for the digital drama “Jingyang Ridge”

Busan Metropolitan City Council Chairman Gold... read more