Animation festival brings the world together in Hangzhou

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Booth of CCTV Animation Group at China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF), Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Booth showcases China's cultural export "new trio," namely Chinese online literature, games and web series, Hangzhou, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Comic artist Tsai Chih-chung at CICAF, Hangzhou, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Cosplayers of "Balala the Fairies" at CICAF, Hangzhou, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Nezha cosplayer at CICAF, Hangzhou, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Visitors play esports on the stage at CICAF, Hangzhou, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

A comic artist draws cartoon figures for visitors at CICAF, Hangzhou, June 17, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

The 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) kicked off on June 17 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing together animation and gaming companies and institutions from 33 countries and regions, including China, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Germany.

From vibrant cosplay performances to immersive exhibition booths, the event turns the venue into a world of imagination and storytelling. Running through June 21, the festival showcases how pop culture connects creators and audiences across borders.

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China International Cartoon and Animation Festival brings the world together in Hangzhou