Core Viewpoint - The summer of 2025 saw a vibrant performance market across China, particularly with red-themed productions that combine historical events and diverse artistic expressions to attract audiences into theaters [1]. Group 1: Performance Highlights - The Shanghai Ballet's original ballet "Lily" was performed at the National Grand Theatre, showcasing a talented domestic creative team and emphasizing the human spirit during wartime [3]. - The musical "Finding Li Ergou," based on the Korean War, began a national tour in cities like Nanjing and Wuhan, focusing on contemporary youth and their emotional connections to historical narratives [7]. - The "Melody in My Heart" concert by the China Symphony Orchestra Choir presented a musical journey through the history of the Communist Party, featuring both classic and newly adapted songs [8]. Group 2: Audience Engagement - There is a growing trend among young audiences favoring historical-themed works that incorporate Eastern aesthetics, as seen in various performances across major cities [10]. - The original musical "Flying to the Sky," inspired by Dunhuang murals, aims to present a new chapter of Chinese culture along the Belt and Road, appealing to audiences with its traditional Eastern aesthetics [13]. - The national tour of the play "Lychee of Chang'an" emphasizes a fast-paced narrative centered around the transportation of lychees, engaging audiences with its dynamic storytelling [19]. Group 3: Artistic Innovation - The dance drama "Child's Pillow: Family Harmony" draws inspiration from a national treasure, showcasing the daily lives of Song Dynasty citizens and emphasizing the beauty of real-life aesthetics [17]. - The play "Lychee of Chang'an" utilizes modern LED elements alongside traditional Chinese architectural features, blending Eastern traditional aesthetics with modern theatrical flexibility [21].

Group 1: Industry Overview - In 2024, Beijing's cultural enterprises achieved a total revenue of 22,512.4 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.7% [1] - The cultural industry in Beijing accounted for 11.4% of the city's GDP, maintaining the highest proportion in the country [1] - New cultural business formats in Beijing generated revenues of 15,906.9 billion yuan in 2024, representing over 70% of the total revenue of cultural enterprises in the city [1] - The core cultural sectors in Beijing generated 20,559.0 billion yuan in revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 7.7%, surpassing the national growth rate by 1.4 percentage points [1] Group 2: Company Highlights - Kuaishou Technology, iQIYI, and Weimeng Chuangke were recognized among the "Top 30 Cultural Enterprises" in China [1] - Kuaishou has invested heavily in technology R&D, developing the world's first truly user-accessible video generation model, Keling AI, which has over 6 million users and has generated more than 65 million videos and 175 million images [4] - Weimeng Chuangke has been active in cultural dissemination and tourism integration, launching the "Renewing Intangible Cultural Heritage Plan" which has garnered over 1.8 billion views [4] - iQIYI applied AI and new technologies across content planning, production, and user experience, and received 584 national patents related to culture in 2024, ranking among the top ten internet companies in China for total patent applications [5] Group 3: Growth Policies - Beijing's "1+N" policy framework is crucial for promoting new productive forces in the cultural industry [3] - The city introduced measures to cultivate new cultural formats and enhance cultural productivity, with action plans for 2025-2027 focusing on the integration of culture and technology [3]