The 14th China International Animation Copyright Fair (ACTIF) opened on October 24th in Dongguan, known as China's "Capital of Trendy Toys".
As one of three exhibitions hosted by the People's Government of Guangdong Province , this Fair remains the only national event in China dedicated to film and animation copyright. Over the past 13 editions, it has grown alongside Dongguan, advancing the animation industry and becoming a significant gateway for global engagement. This year's theme, "The Future of Global Animation Trends", brings together over 500 enterprises from 60 countries and regions, showcasing more than 1,500 IPs. The event features 13 industry networking events, the first Greater Bay Area Animation Film Week , a dynamic "National Trends in Animation Carnival", and a host of public activities, all highlighting fresh content, advanced technology, and emerging business models in animation from around the world. The Fair, free and open to the public, will run until October 27th at the Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center in Dongguan's Houjie Town .
This year's Fair is notably international, featuring the highest number of global companies and IPs in recent years. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership , Italy joins as the guest country, with the Italian Association of Animation Producers showcasing over 40 member units. Additionally, the Fair fosters closer ties with Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan's animation sectors: the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association brings 20 exhibitors, marking its largest presence to date; the Comic and Toy Artistic and Cultural Exchanges Promote Association from Macao SAR brings 11; and 5 organizations from Chinese Taiwan participate for the first time, hosting exchange events for young animators from Taiwan.
Emphasizing new quality productive forces and Dongguan's trendy character, the Fair features an exhibition section with a focus on animation technology, highlighting innovations like ultra-HD video displays, VR, generative AI, and glasses-free 3D interactive displays. The "Trendy Toy Capital—Dongguan" area expands to 3,000 square meters, introducing the Trendy Toy Ecosystem Hall and the Star Walk of Trendy Toys .
In addition to the industry focus, the Fair is a lively public event for animation fans. A range of activities—including the Animation Carnival, immersive "National Trends Adventure", and new product launches by brands such as X-Girl, Hayidai Traditional Medicine Store , and Ycarp —will entertain visitors. Cosplayers dressed as popular characters will be on hand throughout the Fair. Beyond the venue, Dongguan citywide will host over 20 events, including an e-sports carnival, animation concert, trendy toy shopping festival, and a national design competition, inviting tourists to discover Dongguan's vibrant, trendsetting culture.
Source :Lingnan on the Cloud
第十四届漫博会在东莞开幕
10月24日上午，第十四届中国国际影视动漫版权保护和贸易博览会（以下简称“中国国际动漫博览会”）在“中国潮玩之都”——东莞开幕。
中国国际动漫博览会是广东省人民政府主办的三个展会之一，是我国以影视动漫为主题的唯一国字号展会。过去十三届以来，中国国际动漫博览会与东莞紧密相连，携手推动影视动漫产业高质量发展，成为中国影视动漫产业与世界交流的重要窗口。第十四届展会围绕“全球动漫潮未来”这一主题，引入60个国家和地区的500多家企业机构、1500余个IP，举办13场产业对接活动，首次举办粤港澳大湾区动画电影周，举办动漫国潮嘉年华等丰富多彩的公众活动，集中展示新形势下国内外影视动漫行业新内容、新技术、新业态。展会持续至10月27日，地点位于东莞市厚街镇广东现代国际展览中心，对公众免费开放。
本届展会国际化特色显著，参与的国际企业和国际IP数量均为近年来最多。今年是中意建立全面战略伙伴关系20周年，本届展会首次设置了主宾国展示区，由意大利动画制片人协会组织40多个成员单位参展。在强化国际交流的同时，本届展会加强与港澳台影视动漫领域交流合作。香港数码娱乐协会组织20家企业参展，参展企业数量为历年之最，展位面积为本次展会之最。澳门动漫玩协组织11家企业参展。中国台湾相关协会组织5家企业首次参展，其间还将组织台湾青年动漫文化交流活动等。
本届展会新质生产力元素突出，东莞潮流特色显著。“动漫科技装备展”集中展示超高清视频显示、虚拟现实、生成式人工智能、裸眼3D互动等与影视动漫创作相关的专精特新技术和应用；“中国潮玩之都·东莞”潮玩专区扩容到3000平方米，创新设置潮玩生态主题馆、潮玩星光大道。
值得一提的是，中国国际动漫博览会不仅是产业平台，也是一场热闹的公众活动。作为动漫迷的超级盛会，展会现场将举办动漫国潮嘉年华、万人国潮剧本游以及X少女、哈一代中药铺、盐小鲤等新品发布会，coser们扮成黑悟空、露娜、云缨等角色出没于现场，丰富多彩的活动持续整个展期。同时，展期前后东莞全城联动，开展英雄联盟电竞嘉年华、动漫音乐会、潮玩电商节、国潮设计大赛等20多场潮流活动，吸引更多游客前来东莞旅游打卡，体验这座城市的精彩活力。
文｜记者 石梦卓、邹春江
译｜赵凡
审｜邹晓华