Iconic cartoon characters from your childhood
Updated : 2017-05-31
By Zhang Xingjian (chinadaily.com.cn)
Chen Xiang [Photo/Mtime] |
3. Chen Xiang
First appearance: Lotus Lantern (July 30, 1999)
Age: 18
Species: human
Personal qualities: brave, persistent, filial
Social influence: The production took four years and required over 150,000 animation frames and over 2,000 painted backgrounds. It was the most popular film in China in 1999 and heavily influenced China's animation, marking the peak of the domestic industry.