Cartoon and animation festival celebrates success in Hangzhou
China DailyThe 20th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival concluded in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sunday. The Golden Monkey King Awards honored 34 exceptional original animation works from 88 finalists, with standout pieces like Chang An and The Story of Dunhuang clinching various accolades. At the International Animation and Gaming Business Conference, key works and IPs were highlighted through 1,649 one-on-one meetings, leading to cooperation agreements with 135 enterprises and organizations, with anticipated deals totaling 1 billion yuan. Leveraging Hangzhou's pioneering role in the digital economy, the festival showcased cutting-edge advancements and innovative explorations in AI-powered animation industry development. Concurrently, the Zagreb World Festival of Animated Film Poster Exhibition was held at the China Animation Museum in Hangzhou, further enriching the festival's international connections.