China often submits epic-scale films to the Oscar race; the surprise was that this year’s entry, “Ne Zha,” was an epic animated film based on a beloved Chinese legend. Director Yu Yang sat down to ...

“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, ...

Amid the success of 'Chang’an,' China is touting its industry at the annual animation fest, with the hope of forging more international relationships: “The past decade has seen fast and significant ...

A new, 4K restoration of the classic Chinese animated film “The Legend of Sealed Book” has arrived in theaters. Originally released in 1983, “Sealed Book” was part of a wave of strident, ...

Eight decades after its original release, the iconic Chinese animated film “Princess Iron Fan,” Asia’s first animated feature film, has been brought back to life in 4K, premiering at the Shanghai ...

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 ...