China's summer movie season brings rich animation slate for young moviegoers

This year's summer movie season, which started on Monday, offers a wide range of animated films designed to give young moviegoer fresh cinematic experiences of traditional culture and global favorites.

Domestic productions are drawing on mythology and history, bringing traditional aesthetics to the big screen.

Animation film "Master Zhong," released ahead of the International Children's Day on Monday, tells the story of a girl joining deities to battle demons. The animation blends folklore with traditional culture and action sequences.

"Chinese Animation: A Century," a documentary premiered on Monday, traces the century-long evolution of China's animation film industry and revisits childhood classics.

Also on the lineup of summer movie season this year is the epic title "Da Sheng Rises," which presents a fresh take on the Journey to the West saga with grand visuals and battle scenes.

The historical-themed animated film "Three Kingdoms Part 1: The Battle of Luoyang" uses ink-painting aesthetics to depict ancient battlefields, introducing historical knowledge through storytelling.

International franchises are also part of the lineup, with "The Garfield Movie," "Toy Story 5" and "Minions and Monsters" set to provide lighthearted entertainment for young viewers.

China's summer movie season brings rich animation slate for young moviegoers

The Heritage Guardian, a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing along with other two documentaries made by the group on mainstream media outlets in Laos on Monday.

Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and president of Laos, sent a congratulatory letter on the documentaries' airing .

The documentaries reflect the importance that Xi places on cultural heritage protection, as well as Xi's far-sighted vision in governance and profound patriotism, said Thongloun in the letter, noting that the documentaries provide examples for Laos to carry forward its unique national culture while pursuing economic and social development.

CMG and the publicity department of the LPRP Central Committee held a broadcast launch event in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Tuesday.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, and is the China-Laos Friendship Year.

Chinese documentary "The Heritage Guardian" airs in Laos