“Donghua” — much like “anime” for Japanese speakers — is simply the Chinese word for “animation.” After decades of stagnation in the animation industry, going as far back as the Cultural Revolution, ...

Chinese anime, or Donghua, has come a long way in recent years. What was once full of modest, experimental projects has now grown into a booming industry filled with exquisite art and fluid animation.

Eight decades after its original release, the iconic Chinese animated film “Princess Iron Fan,” Asia’s first animated feature film, has been brought back to life in 4K, premiering at the Shanghai ...