26th Ani-com,Games Hong Kong opens at record scale

The 26th Ani-com and Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) opened on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, gathering around 160 exhibitors and over 610 toy designers.

This year's ACGHK marks a record expansion, with exhibition space nearly doubling from 19,890 square meters in 2024 to 34,872 square meters and featuring nearly 800 booths.

It showcases internationally recognized brands and themed pavilions based on popular anime IPs, including immersive experiences using advanced technologies.

As part of the ACGHK, the Hong Kong International Art Toys Expo highlights nearly 70 designers from 12 countries, including Japan, Thailand, Singapore, the United States and Spain, engaging fans through live demonstrations.

Cosplay remains a major draw of this year's ACGHK, featuring both a competition and a carnival.

Additional events include an international comics gathering and an international comics exhibition, showcasing over 400 original works from France, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.

The organizers have also scheduled numerous demonstrations, workshops, and sharing sessions to enhance visitors' understanding of toy art.

"I saw some of the performances when I came here this time, which I really like. It gets everything here, not only those video games, but also those cosplays, not to mention the animation and comics. I feel that the Hong Kong event is particularly vibrant," said a mainland visitor surnamed Cai.

"My kids are here for the first time, since I want them to experience the fun at the ACGHK. Because both of them like the characters of Nezha and Ao Bing, so today I will bring them to feel the atmosphere," said Hong Kong resident Ms. Jiang.

The ACGHK will run through July 29.

26th Ani-com,Games Hong Kong opens at record scale

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that Seoul firmly adheres to the one-China principle, in comments made ahead of his upcoming state visit to China.

The remarks were made in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). The visit is scheduled for Jan 4–7.

"The consensus reached between governments of the Republic of Korea and China when diplomatic relations were established continues to be the fundamental principle governing our relations, and its effectiveness remains steadfast. I want to clearly state that the ROK has always adhered to the one-China principle. Maintaining peace and stability in regional matters, including in Northeast Asia and concerning the Taiwan issue, holds significant importance to us," said Lee.

"The foundational relationship between the ROK and China was established on a very principled and fundamental basis from the beginning. It is clear that the ROK government has always adhered to this position and has never wavered from it. I believe that the sound development of ROK-China relations depends on both sides fully respecting each other's core interests and being mutually tolerant of each other's positions. In this context, we will, as always, uphold the one-China principle as the Taiwan issue is China's most fundamental concern," he said.

ROK president reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle