Golden Rooster Roundtable Talks Chinese Cinema in the Age of AI at Hong Kong FilMart: ‘AI Cannot Replace Actors’
By Carolehorst
Published on March 17, 2026.
The “Golden Rooster Roundtable” at Hong Kong FilMart discussed the evolution of Chinese cinema in the age of digital intelligence. The panel was led by the China Film Assn., China Film Co-production Corp. and Xiamen Film Administration, with an overview of structural opportunities in the Chinese mainland film market. Data from 2025 showed that the country remained as the world's second-largest box office market, generating approximately $7.4 billion. Local films accounted for nearly 80% of the box office in 2025, while 106 imported films represented just over 20% of market. Audience composition is shifting, with women now making up 60% of ticket buyers and viewers over 25 accounting for 85%. Executive producer Kinnie Cheung noted that AI is most effective in early concept planning and post-production.
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