Zhengzhou Issues New Tax Management Guidelines for the Mini Series Industry

The mini series industry is known for its fast-changing nature, new business models, and predominantly online operations. Due to these features, local tax authorities often struggle to monitor business activities in real time or fully understand the industry's value chain. To address this, Zhengzhou Municipal Tax Service decided to integrate and compare multiple sources of data, including internet information, internal tax system data, and third-party government data, to identify taxpayers actually engaged in mini series production and operations.The Zhengzhou Municipal Tax Service adopted a focused strategy of "targeted breakthroughs leading to broader progress." It formed a core team made up of young professionals, digital tax experts, and participants from the Provincial Tax Service's data risk analysis program to strengthen supervision of the mini series industry. Zhengzhou's tax authorities developed an indicator model with 11 indicators and 12 risk points, and introduced the Tax Management Guidelines for the Mini Series Industry (Trial). This led to the creation of the "133 Data-Driven Working Method" for supervising the industry, which has since been promoted across the entire tax system.

Chinese Mini Series Captivate Global Audiences: Overseas "Aunties" Spend Money, Hollywood Actors Revive Careers

The recent global sensation Li Hun De Yi Wan Fu Weng Nv Ji Cheng Ren (The Divorced Billionaire Heiress) produced by a team led by Chinese director Gao Feng, has taken international audiences by storms. Made on a modest budget of just $200,000, the series shattered records in the North American mini series market after its 2024 release, generating approximately $35 million in revenue and dominating the charts.  What makes Chinese mini series so appealing worldwide? Their fast pacing, emotional intensity, and constant plot twists perfectly align with today's fragmented viewing habits of global audiences, especially among Gen Z. For overseas viewers used to conventional narratives, high-stakes storylines of "revenge" and "awakening" offer a fresh and addictive experience. However, challenges persist. Industry insiders note that the overseas mini series market still relies heavily on remakes of domestic hits, leading to issues of limited originality and content homogenization. If truly localized original content emerges, it could unlock an even broader creative landscape. 

The "Cai Xiang Spirit" Mini Series Officially Launches in Putian

Recently, the launch ceremony for the "Cai Xiang Spirit" Mini Series was successfully held in Putian, Fujian Province, the hometown of Cai Xiang. The first work in the series, Qian Gu Luo Yang Qiao (The Eternal Luoyang Bridge), has completed official registration and will soon move into the script refinement and filming preparation stages.The series focuses on Cai Xiang's legendary experience as the governor of Quanzhou, where he led the construction of the famous Luoyang Bridge. It vividly recreates the challenging circumstances he faced, from dealing with strong tides and soft riverbed terrain to overcoming opposition from local gentry and solving major engineering challenges. The story highlights Cai Xiang's wisdom and determination as a pioneer in ancient bridge construction.Through its depiction of unity and perseverance, the series also showcases his spirit of service to the people and sense of responsibility, as well as his deep understanding of the harmony between humans and nature, reflecting the traditional oriental philosophy of "unity of heaven and humanity."

Campus Mini Series Ni Liu Cheng Hai (Into the Sea of Countercurrents) Premieres

Recently, the premiere event for Ni Liu Cheng Hai (Into the Sea of Countercurrents), the first campus mini series produced by the City Institute of Dalian University of Technology,was held at the lecture hall of the institute's west campus library. The series was jointly created by the institute and the Liaonan Mini Series Industry Research Institute, with all cast and crew members composed of the university's teachers and students.Ni Liu Cheng Hai is filmed in a horizontal format and consists of two seasons with 35 episodes, each approximately five minutes long. Centered on a touching story of reconciliation between a mother and her son across time, the series uses delicate emotions and tight storytelling to explore themes of youth, dreams, and redemption. It reflects the artistic passion of the teachers and students while spreading positive values and uplifting energy.At the event, the City Institute of Dalian University of Technology signed a university–enterprise cooperation agreement with Liaoning Radio and Television New Media, appointed four industry experts as campus mentors, and officially established the "Infinite Scene Mini Series Studio."

Mini Series Liao Cheng Qi Yuan: Hao Yun Lai Xi (Lucky Encounter in Liaocheng) Holds Project Launch Event

The launch ceremony for the mini series Liao Cheng Qi Yuan: Hao Yun Lai Xi (Lucky Encounter in Liaocheng) was recently held at the Liaocheng News Media Center in Shandong Province. Rooted in Liaocheng's rich Grand Canal cultural heritage and cultural tourism resources, the series aligns with the city's push for digital transformation in the cultural tourism sector. Centered on the dual drivers of "cultural tourism + technology," it aims to build a comprehensive urban cultural IP matrix.  The series vividly portrays the charm of Liaocheng city—from its gray-brick walls and tiled rooftops to its bustling life—turning every corner and doorway into a window where history converses with the present. It reflects the city's enduring commitment to preserving its heritage while embracing innovation.  

Mini Series Zai Hun (Remarriage) Launches in Xiamen

The Supreme People's Procuratorate Film and Television Center recently held a launch ceremony for the film Jin Rong An Zhan (Financial Undercurrent) and the mini series Zai Hun (Remarriage) at the Xiamen-based Incubation Demonstration Platform of the Maritime Silk Road Central Legal District. The mini series Zai Hun focuses on portraying lives of ordinary people as they navigating the interplay of emotions, reason, and the law. It aims to interpret the themes of "justice with warmth under the rule of law." It highlights how procuratorial authorities apply both legal wisdom and judicial compassion to repair social relationships and safeguard family well-being, reflecting the humanistic warmth and progressive spirit of modern legal governance. Following the launch, both Jin Rong An Zhan and Zai Hun have entered the preparation phase for filming.