Today's Highlights：
1. First China-Vietnam Medical-Themed Heartwarming Mini Series Wo Zai Guo Men Jiu Si Fu Shang (Saving Lives at the Border) Begins Filming in Dongxing
2. Yibin's Cultural Tourism Mini Series Yi Ji Hong Chen Fei Zi Xiao Concludes Cast Selection
3. Shanxi University of Electronic Science and Technology and Linfen Premium Mini Series Base Launch Their First Joint University-Enterprise Cooperation Mini Series
4. Press Conference for the Mini Series Jin Shang Feng Yun Zhi Wu Xie Ke Ji (Storm of Jin Merchants: The Unassailable) Held in Xinzhou
5. Nearly 4,000 Mini Series Produced in Shaanxi from January to October, Xi'an's Production Strength Ranking Among the Top in China
6. Problems in the Mini Series Market Need Solutions; Joint Efforts Are Required to Build a Healthy Industry Ecosystem
First China-Vietnam Medical-Themed Heartwarming Mini Series Wo Zai Guo Men Jiu Si Fu Shang (Saving Lives at the Border) Begins Filming in Dongxing
On December 3, the launch ceremony for the “ASEAN Trilogy” mini series and the production kick-off for its China-Vietnam chapter, Wo Zai Guo Men Jiu Si Fu Shang (Saving Lives at the Border), were successfully held at the Border Mini Series Incubation Base in Dongxing, Fangchenggang, Guangxi. Planned by Guangxi Daily Media Group and Guangxi Cloud Digital Media Group, the trilogy project coincides with the 75th anniversary of China's diplomatic relations with Vietnam and Indonesia, and the 50th anniversary with Thailand in 2025. Centered on the concept of "culture + tourism + youth," it focuses on stories of young people from the three countries, adopting a light, youthful, and internationally appealing format to showcase the friendship and exchanges between China and ASEAN countries.
All three productions of the series have successfully passed the National Radio and Television Administration's key online drama filing review, making them Guangxi's first internationally oriented mini series projects to receive such recognition. The China-Vietnam installment features Vietnamese actors and will be jointly distributed with Hanoi Radio and Television Station in Vietnam. Filming will take place at locations including China's Dongxing Port and Vietnam's Mong Cai City, with a planned release on Chinese and international platforms in January 2026. The China-Thailand and China-Indonesia chapters are also scheduled for production and release in 2026, leveraging the "mini series + cultural tourism" model to foster international people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
Yibin's Cultural Tourism Mini Series Yi Ji Hong Chen Fei Zi Xiao Concludes Cast Selection
On November 30, the final round of the cast selection and talent recruitment program for the cultural tourism mini series Yi Ji Hong Chen Fei Zi Xiao (A Galloping Courier Brings Joy to the Imperial Consort) successfully concluded at the Mahua Fun Age Theater at Yibin Tiandi in Yibin, Sichuan. Centering on the deep integration of "film & television + cultural tourism," the competition adopted a dual-round format of "on-site script performance in real scenes + impromptu acting," which not only tested the contestants' professional acting skills but also vividly showcased Yibin's unique cultural tourism resources. After the final competition, Ding Yize, He Rui, and Zhong Peiling won the first, second, and third places, respectively. The New Talent Award and Excellence Award were also announced. All award-winning contestants have been granted the opportunity to participate in Yi Ji Hong Chen Fei Zi Xiao as well as other upcoming Yibin-based mini series projects.
A representative of the Yibin Cultural Tourism Exhibition Group stated that the competition not only discovered promising acting talents, but also built a collaborative industry platform integrating film and television production, cultural tourism promotion, and brand marketing—opening up new pathways for the sustainable development of the local "film & television + cultural tourism" industry.
Shanxi University of Electronic Science and Technology and Linfen Premium Mini Series Base Launch Their First Joint University-Enterprise Cooperation Mini Series
On December 2, the first university-enterprise cooperation mini series, Yu Zhuo Yin·Liang Shi Tong Xin (The Jade Bracelet: Hearts Across Two Lifetimes), jointly produced by Shanxi University of Electronic Science and Technology and the Linfen Premium Mini Series Base, held its production launch ceremony. The series is produced by Shanxi Ziyi Culture Media Co., Ltd., a resident enterprise of the base, with filming locations including the Fenxi Shijiagou Scenic Area and Tuanbai Village.
By blending digital special effects with live-action filming, this 80-episode series (each episode 2-3 minutes) uses a lightweight narrative to depict the historical changes of the ancient city and the perseverance of its people. It leverages a "digital twin archive of ancient architecture," using technology to empower cultural heritage preservation and offer a new paradigm for promoting Shanxi culture.
During the ceremony, the Fenxi County Bureau of Culture and Tourism signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanxi Ziyi Culture Media, with plans to develop additional premium mini series and launch a "Shanxi Culture Live-Streaming Room" on platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou to promote the diversified dissemination of Shanxi culture.
Press Conference for the Mini Series Jin Shang Feng Yun Zhi Wu Xie Ke Ji (Storm of Jin Merchants: The Unassailable) Held in Xinzhou
Recently, the press conference for Xinzhou's high-quality mini series Jin Shang Feng Yun Zhi Wu Xie Ke Ji (Storm of Jin Merchants: The Unassailable) was held at Yanmen Hotel in Xinzhou, Shanxi Province. This mini series began filming in November 2025, with all scenes being shot in Xinzhou. It aims to promote the spirit of Jin merchants and further support the inheritance and innovation of Jin business culture.
At the same time, the filming deeply explores Xinzhou's local cultural resources and contributes to the development of local culture and tourism. The story focuses on the rise and fall of the Qiao family's business. It tells the story of a young heir, Qiao Ming, who steps forward in a family crisis and rebuilds the business world with the ideas of "righteousness, trust, and profit." The plot is full of twists and turns, including traditional business competition and the modern e-commerce transformation. It demonstrates the traditional virtues of honesty and integrity in Jin merchants. The mini series will be released on multiple short drama platforms such as Hongguo, Fanqie, and Douyin. It will be eligible for national mini series awards.
Nearly 4,000 Mini Series Produced in Shaanxi from January to October, Xi'an's Production Strength Ranking Among the Top in China
On December 3, the Information Office of the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government held a press conference to introduce the achievements of Shaanxi's cultural development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. From January to October this year, Shaanxi produced nearly 4,000 mini series, already surpassing the total output of 2024. Xi'an's mini series production now ranks among the top in the country.
Shaanxi is working to build Xi'an as a "Mini Series Capital", implementing a "classified and layered review" system, establishing the National Mini Series Research and Evaluation Center, and releasing the first authoritative evaluation index, the "Fanxing Index." In the first half of this year, Shaanxi's total mini series popularity index reached approximately 1.985 billion, accounting for 29% of the national Top 100 production companies' total popularity. High-quality works such as Huo Yan Ju (The Flame Colt) and Shan He Hui Xiang (Echoes of the Mountains and Rivers) appear frequently, with more than 50 titles recommended by the National Radio and Television Administration and 14 included in the "Mini Series+" recommendation list.
In addition, Shaanxi's mini series industry ecosystem continues to strengthen. The province is home to over 2,100 film and TV production companies, with over 500 newly added in the past three years. Among the national Top 100 production companies, 26 are from Shaanxi, including 4 in the Top 10. Shaanxi has built a comprehensive industry chain, with multiple filming and AI production bases, creating over 40,000 jobs. Moving forward, Shaanxi aims to guide the mini series industry toward a "value-led" transformation, develop a talent pool to address talent shortages, and improve its governance system to ensure standardized and healthy development.
Problems in the Mini Series Market Need Solutions; Joint Efforts Are Required to Build a Healthy Industry Ecosystem
On December 1, Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Huace Film & TV") issued a statement condemning several mini series that copied the promotional videos and core plot of its major long-form drama Jia Ye (Family Business). The company emphasized that such actions violate the principles of originality and industry ethics.
Despite the rapid growth of the mini series industry, a few issues are still emerging. In addition to the recent "copycat filming" dispute faced by Huace Film & TV, issues such as repetitive themes, vulgar content, plagiarized plots, rampant piracy, and misleading consumption practices remain widespread.
The root causes of these challenges are multifaceted. From the creative perspective, many companies are eager to quickly capture market share, often sacrificing content quality in the process. They may resort to vulgar or sensational elements to attract attention or recycle plots and settings from successful works to save time and production costs. On the audience side, some viewers prioritize entertainment over overall quality, creating room for low-quality mini series to thrive. To address these issues, major platforms have started intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal mini series and work to build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable environment. At the policy level, since 2022, China has issued several documents, including the Notice on Strengthening the Management of Online Mini Series and Implementing the Creative Improvement Plan, providing valuable guidance and references for the industry's development.
