On July 1st, the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Animation Industry Demonstration Zone took place in Tianjin. The planning area of the zone is around 620,000 square meters with different areas dedicated to playwriting, R&D, comprehensive service, the integration of hi-tech equipment and intelligent derivative products, administration, a training school, and a theme park. The construction will be completed in 3 to 5 years, and is primed to become the animation industry center in China.