# China cultural and digital industry growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/china-cultural-and-digital-industry-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-16T15:32:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

China’s cultural and digital sectors have demonstrated steady growth. In the first half of 2026, large-scale cultural enterprises reported a 4.6% year-on-year revenue increase, totaling 720.26 billion yuan. Within this sector, “new cultural business” sub-categories grew by 9.6%, driven by significant gains in digital publishing, copyright services, and internet advertising.

This upward trend is further reflected in the digital gaming market, which saw revenues exceed 350 billion yuan in 2025, a 7.68% annual increase. The industry is increasingly focusing on the integration of modern technology with traditional Chinese culture, a theme exemplified by the international success of ‘Black Myth: Wukong.’ This focus on blending technological innovation with cultural identity is expected to be a central theme at the upcoming 16th China International Digital Publishing Exhibition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: China digital gaming market revenues exceed 350 billion yuan in 2025

China's digital gaming market grew 7.68% in 2025, reaching over 350 billion yuan in revenue with 683 million users.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-digital-gaming-market-revenues-exceed-350-billion-yuan-in-2025

### 2026-07-30: China reports 4.6% revenue growth for large-scale cultural enterprises in H1 2026

China's large cultural enterprises posted a 4.6% revenue rise to 720.26 bn yuan in H1 2026, with new digital‑culture sectors up 9.6% and services growing 8.1%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-reports-46-revenue-growth-for-large-scale-cultural-enterprises-in-h1-2026

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