China Daily 中国日报 Hi Five China: Inside the vertical drama boom

Zhengzhou, dubbed China’s “Vertical Hollywood” is at the heart of the country’s massive micro-drama boom. China Daily reporter Yan An goes undercover as an extra and discovers an industry in rapid evolution, shifting from low-budget roots to high-quality productions with global appeal. As 2026 kicks off the inaugural year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), join Yan An in Zhengzhou to hi-five China’s newest cultural phenomenon. #HiFiveChina #VerticalDrama

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