Hainan emerging as hub for export of digital content, culture Industrial base to use AI for producing and promoting Chinese short dramas By MA SI and CHEN BOWEN in Haikou | China Daily | Updated: 2026-06-08 09:14

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/08/WS6a261788a310d6866eb4cefe.html Hainan province is doubling down on its digital economy, leveraging free trade port policies and its strategic geographic position to help Chinese digital enterprises go global. From artificial intelligence-powered short dramas to online games and digital literature, the tropical island is rapidly transforming into a launchpad for Chinese content reaching overseas markets.