China Culture: International Cartoon & Animation Festival ignites animation passion in Hangzhou
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The 19th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival has arrived in Hangzhou, ready to rock your world. Check it out. 

LU SIRUI Hangzhou "The 19th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival is underway. The love for manga, anime and games is now in the air. For more on the festivities, follow my journey and let's get the party started!"

"I like the expo very much. I hope it can be held every week."

"For the faith of the '2 dimensions'. My faith deserves to be known by more people!"

"The Kagamine twins of Vocaloid should be known by more!"

"I love all the romance, and unbreakable friendship in the 2 dimension world!"

Industry insiders estimate China's market for animation industry reached 49 billion RMB in 2022.

The magnetic power to young people of the animation and related industries is creating new business opportunities.

XU ZHE Director, Press & Public Relations Dept, Hangzhou Organizing Committee of the 19th Asian Games "The 2023 Asian Games is two months ahead and this time we brought our mascots and other cultural products to promote the Asian Games. We hope more people will know the Games and support our Chinese athletes!"

Foreign companies also finding it a chance to reinforce their culture among the young Chinese.

LU SIRUI Hangzhou "In the world of animation, i just learnt, these characters are considered lives as human beings. For example, Hello kitty is not a cat, she's a girl from London and Cinamoroll is not a dog, but a boy from clouds." 

QIU XUZHE Manager, Hello Kitty Park "This is our second time to participate in the exhibition, and the effect of this exhibition is quite good. This 'Park' has greatly improved the awareness of our brand for people who come here. This exhibition can actually better promote the development of Chinese animation industry."

Chinese officials also say the industry is expected to build further bridges and boost cohesion across different cultures.

The Chinese animation industry is also playing a vital role in reinforcing the cultural confidence of the Chinese people. Lu Sirui, CGTN, Hangzhou. 

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