2025 has been a landmark year for mainland China’s entertainment scene, with its film industry stepping up as a true global contender. 🏆
On the big screen, local blockbusters smashed box office records, grossing over ¥50 billion (about US$7 billion) nationwide. Titles like Journey to the Future and Legends Reborn blended cutting-edge VFX and epic storytelling, drawing crowds beyond Asia—these films are now hitting theaters in Singapore, India, and Malaysia, giving Hollywood a run for its money. 🎥✨
Streaming platforms also soared. Services like iQIYI, Tencent Video, and Youku expanded into Southeast Asia, offering binge-worthy dramas and reality shows at pocket-friendly prices. This year, a hit sci-fi series from mainland China trended on Douyin and Bilibili, sparking fan edits and reaction videos across the region. 📱🔥
Music and pop culture kept pace, too. A new wave of Chinese pop idols broke into playlists on Spotify and Apple Music, collaborating with artists from South Korea and India. Live-streamed concerts on major social apps drew millions of viewers, turning smartphone screens into personal front-row seats. 🎶💜
Social media trends born in mainland China—like the “Digital Lantern” AR filter—went viral, fueling creative collaborations from Jakarta to Dhaka. These digital movements prove that cultural innovation now travels at the speed of a swipe. 💡🌏
For young audiences in South and Southeast Asia, 2025 is the year to hit “play” and explore what mainland China’s entertainment powerhouse has to offer. Ready for the next binge? 😉🍿
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
