China: AI revolutionizes short drama production in China.

Storyline AI revolutionizes short drama production in China AI is becoming more widely used to make short dramas in China. According to data from the China Netcasting Services Association, approximately 128,000 micro-dramas were launched online in the first quarter of the year, of which around 122,000 - about 95 percent - were AI-generated. Those in the industry say using AI saves time and money. All you need is imagination. Meng Yuchen, Founder, Guangzhou Miaobihuazhang Cultural Media Co., Ltd.: "The cost of trial and error is lower, and there's more room to explore. For things we wouldn't have dared to imagine before—like large-scale scenes, big special effects, or fantasy settings — we can now achieve them quickly, at low cost, and with high efficiency. In terms of scriptwriting, creators have more creative freedom. We can let our imaginations run wild." Li Zhaoxi, Chief Director, LightHubPower: "I think this is an era for creators and a process of creative democratization. As long as you have imagination and passion, my brain and the AI's brain can understand each other as much as possible. Learning how to use AI tools and master them requires the support of many large models." According to data from China's National Radio and Television Administration, the country's micro-drama market doubled to about 14 billion U.S. dollars in 2025. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]