The recent rollout of virtual reality (VR) cinemas across China is expanding the boundaries of the film industry, enabling audiences to transition from spectators to participants in interactive experiences.
In Beijing, "Hyper Vision," the first virtual reality cinema in China, opened recently to the public. Spanning three floors with a total area of 3,500 square meters, the venue features five themed screening halls.
Currently, 15 VR films are being screened in the cinema, covering a wide range of genres, such as popular film and television IPs, traditional culture, science fiction and puzzle-solving. By putting on head-mounted displays, audiences can step directly into the films.
"Visually, it's even better than 3D movies. It pulls me into a virtual space," said a viewer.
The global user base for VR films reached 280 million in 2025, with Chinese users accounting for 42 percent, while penetration in first-tier cities exceeded 60 percent. As virtual reality technology continues to integrate more deeply with cinematic art, it has become a key trend in the global audiovisual content industry.
In 2025, nearly 140 VR films were filed for release nationwide. From the scaling up of content production to the initial formation of a full industry chain, VR films are expected to further unlock new boundaries in viewing experiences and create more consumption scenarios in the future.
VR enables interactive viewing experiences for moviegoers across China
China attaches great importance to the development of China-Singapore relations, and is willing to maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and enhance people-to-people exchanges with Singapore, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when holding talks with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing.
Noting that over the past year, under the strategic guidance of leaders of the two countries and joint efforts of both sides, the all-round high-quality and future-oriented partnership between China and Singapore has maintained a good momentum, Wang urged the two countries to continue to enhance strategic communication, increase mutual trust, jointly address the ever-emerging global challenges at present, and safeguard the overall situation of regional peace and stability.
Wang said that maintaining the security of global industrial and supply chains and the smooth flow of maritime navigation is in the common interests of the international community, and China is willing to continue to make efforts to this end.
Noting that Singapore is an important ASEAN member and will assume ASEAN's rotating presidency next year, Wang said China expects the Singaporean side to continue playing an active role in promoting China-ASEAN cooperation.
Balakrishnan said Singapore highly values its relations with China, adheres to the one-China policy, and firmly opposes "Taiwan independence."
Singapore is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, promote practical cooperation in various fields, carry out key cooperation projects of both sides, and promote regional connectivity, he said.
Singapore is ready to promote greater progress in ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership, support the Global Development Initiative, and uphold multilateralism and free trade, and is willing to work with China to make joint efforts in promoting world peace, development and prosperity, he added.
China ready to promote practical cooperation with Singapore: Chinese FM
