A Closer Look at China’s Animation Licensing System
China’s animation industry has been growing rapidly, but like other sectors in the country, it operates under a comprehensive regulatory framework. One of the key components that creators and producers must navigate is the animation licensing system. This blog post will explore how this system works, its impact on content creators, and the broader animation industry.
In today’s China, all television programs, both domestic and foreign, including animated series, must obtain a broadcast license before they can be aired or distributed. This is overseen by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), or formerly the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) from 2013 to 2018, and the State Adm…