The fourth China (Jilin) Animation Conference opens at Jilin Animation Institute on Nov 5. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The fourth China (Jilin) Animation Conference opened on Nov 5 at Jilin Animation Institute, bringing together industry representatives, animation creators, entrepreneurs, experts, and scholars from across China to explore new pathways for the animation industry in the digital and intelligent era.

The conference was guided by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Publicity Department of the CPC Jilin Provincial Committee, and organized by the China Television Artists Association and other institutions.

This year's event features an opening ceremony; a session on entrepreneurship incubation, investment, and business promotion; a 2026 seminar on high-quality animation development; the release of recommended works and program showcases; business exchanges and matchmaking; Jilin's first provincial university esports super league; and a student entrepreneurship market.

Guests attend the conference. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Jilin province has placed strong emphasis on developing its animation industry, introducing 18 measures to foster an enterprise-led development model, supported by universities and backed by government policies.

The province has also prioritized creating a supportive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, established a database of animation companies, mainly comprising private businesses, and adopted tailored support measures for individual companies.