Policies and Regulation - Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation

Hangzhou Releases “Several Measures” to Drive High-Level Global Expansion of Web Novels, Web Series, and Online Games with Dual Engines of “Policy + Funding”

Posted on January 14, 2026 (January 14, 2026) by Awn China

On the heels of landmark achievements such as Black Myth: Wukong setting new global online records, Hangzhou-produced series The Legend of the Hidden Sea reaching 190 countries and regions, and overseas readership for online literature exceeding 160 million, Hangzhou is systematically transforming its industrial strength in the cultural “New Trio” (web novels, web series, online games) into global influence.[…..] […]

Shanghai’s Xuhui District Deep Analysis: How Did It Build a New High Ground for China’s Gaming Industry?

Posted on January 9, 2026 (January 4, 2026) by Awn China

With the successful conclusion of the 2025 China Game Industry Annual Conference at the West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai’s Xuhui Binjiang, the host district, Xuhui, has once again become the focus of national attention in the gaming industry. Data shows that in 2024, the gaming industry revenue in Xuhui District exceeded 70[…..] […]

Eight Government Departments Jointly Issue Implementation Opinions on “AI + Manufacturing” Special Action, Outlining Development Blueprint for Smart Manufacturing by 2027

Posted on January 8, 2026 (January 8, 2026) by Awn China

To thoroughly implement the national strategic plan for developing new quality productive forces and accelerating new industrialization, eight departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Commerce, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the[…..] […]

Vietnamese Publisher Provides In-Depth Analysis: High-Growth Billion-User Game Market, Licensing Compliance and Localization Are Key to Entry

Posted on January 8, 2026 (January 4, 2026) by Awn China

At the recent Xsolla industry conference held in Guangzhou, Sally Nguyen, Chief Operating Officer of the well-known Vietnamese local publisher OEG, provided a detailed analysis of the current state, opportunities, and challenges of Vietnam’s game market. As one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is becoming a hotly watched emerging destination for global[…..] […]

National Radio and Television Administration Launches Special Campaign to Regulate “AI-Modified” Videos, Focusing on Protecting Classic Works and Ensuring a Wholesome Online Environment for Minors

Posted on December 31, 2025 (December 31, 2025) by Awn China

The National Radio and Television Administration issued a notice on December 31, announcing a one-month special campaign to regulate “AI-modified” videos across the country, effective from January 1, 2026. The campaign targets the malicious alteration, vulgar deconstruction, and unauthorized reinterpretation of classic films, television shows, and animations using artificial intelligence technology in recent years. Its[…..] […]

India’s New Data Protection Regulations Spark Industry Transformation, Asian Gaming Sector Enters “Compliance and Quality Enhancement” Phase

Posted on December 31, 2025 (December 26, 2025) by Awn China

Recently, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) has officially come into effect, bringing profound changes to one of the world’s largest gaming markets with over 500 million players. By strengthening data collection transparency, clarifying platform responsibilities, and protecting children’s data, the Act is driving India’s and even the broader Asian gaming industry from[…..] […]

AI Empowers Online Literature to Expand Globally, “Zhejiang Model” Creates New Engine for Cultural Export

Posted on December 26, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Awn China

On the occasion of the eighth anniversary of the establishment of the China Online Writers Village, the global dissemination of cultural “new trios” such as online literature and web series has become a focus of industry attention. The latest data shows that online literature produced in Zhejiang has attracted over 200 million overseas active users,[…..] […]

Guangzhou Huangpu: Strategic Leap from Industrial Hub to Cultural Powerhouse, Building the Greater Bay Area’s Cultural Industry “Departure Port”

Posted on December 26, 2025 (December 26, 2025) by Awn China

At the recently concluded 2025 Greater Bay Area Cultural Industry Investment Conference, the systematic layout of Guangzhou’s Huangpu District in the cultural industry garnered significant attention. As a traditional industrial powerhouse, Huangpu is accelerating its transformation into a cultural industry hub by building three core sectors—film and television production, animation and gaming, and stage performances—aiming[…..] […]

China’s First National Comic-Themed “Two-Dimensional” Commercial Complex “Chongbai Dream Field” Officially Launched, Creating a New Cultural Consumption Landmark

Posted on December 23, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Awn China

On December 11, the “Chongbai Dream Field” project, jointly developed by Chongqing Department Store and Dream Field, officially opened in Guanyinqiao Business District in Chongqing. As the country’s first “two-dimensional” (a Chinese term referring to anime, comics, games, and related youth subcultures) commercial complex centered on national comic themes, the project is guided by the[…..] […]

UK Government to Launch Formal Investigation into Rockstar Games Layoffs

Posted on December 23, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Awn China

During a recent session of the British Parliament, the dismissal of dozens of employees at renowned game developer Rockstar Games was formally placed on the agenda. The matter has drawn attention from senior government officials, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that the government will intervene and conduct an investigation. Parliamentary Inquiry Reveals Labor[…..] […]

Category: Policies and Regulation

Hangzhou Releases “Several Measures” to Drive High-Level Global Expansion of Web Novels, Web Series, and Online Games with Dual Engines of “Policy + Funding”

Shanghai’s Xuhui District Deep Analysis: How Did It Build a New High Ground for China’s Gaming Industry?

Eight Government Departments Jointly Issue Implementation Opinions on “AI + Manufacturing” Special Action, Outlining Development Blueprint for Smart Manufacturing by 2027

Vietnamese Publisher Provides In-Depth Analysis: High-Growth Billion-User Game Market, Licensing Compliance and Localization Are Key to Entry

National Radio and Television Administration Launches Special Campaign to Regulate “AI-Modified” Videos, Focusing on Protecting Classic Works and Ensuring a Wholesome Online Environment for Minors

India’s New Data Protection Regulations Spark Industry Transformation, Asian Gaming Sector Enters “Compliance and Quality Enhancement” Phase

AI Empowers Online Literature to Expand Globally, “Zhejiang Model” Creates New Engine for Cultural Export

Guangzhou Huangpu: Strategic Leap from Industrial Hub to Cultural Powerhouse, Building the Greater Bay Area’s Cultural Industry “Departure Port”

China’s First National Comic-Themed “Two-Dimensional” Commercial Complex “Chongbai Dream Field” Officially Launched, Creating a New Cultural Consumption Landmark

UK Government to Launch Formal Investigation into Rockstar Games Layoffs

其他動漫資訊

動漫世界網絡中國站