A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday encouraged young people from Taiwan to actively participate in developing the mainland's film, television and gaming industries, expanding the cultural and creative industry.
Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, briefed reporters on the development of the mainland's cultural industries.
"Recently, the cultural industries on the mainland, including film, television dramas, and games, have been thriving, with many excellent works emerging and being widely embraced both domestically and internationally. These outstanding products which integrate traditional cultural elements with modern innovative fashion are especially favored by the people on the island, especially the teenagers," said Zhu.
The spokesperson said China's first full-process artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) animated film, "The Reunion Journey," will hit the big screen soon. The AI-based film tells the story of giant panda siblings Tuan Zai and Yuan Niu, characters inspired by the real-life pandas Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, who were gifted by the Chinese mainland to Taiwan. As they experience separation, search for one another, and ultimately reunite, this narrative presents a Chinese tale from a global perspective, conveying the themes of reunion and cultural affinity.
She added that the action RPG game "Wuthering Waves" has gained popularity among young people in Taiwan, captivating players with its Eastern aesthetics and delicate plotlines. The game has frequently ranked among the top ten on the best-selling charts.
"From 'Ne Zha' to 'The Reunion Journey' and from 'Black Myth: Wukong' to 'Wuthering Waves,' numerous films, television dramas, and games from the mainland have deepened Taiwanese youth's understanding of the rich heritage of Chinese culture, continuously enhancing their cultural identity and confidence. We welcome young people from Taiwan to actively participate in the development of the mainland's film and game industries, support the strengthening of exchanges and cooperation between industries on both sides, and jointly expand the Chinese cultural and creative industry," said Zhu.
Mainland welcomes Taiwan youth to participate in film, gaming industry development: spokesperson
