Beijing News Shell Financial News On January 17, cityneon Holdings, a global experience entertainment company, signed a cooperation agreement with the government of Wuxi Economic Development Zone in Jiangsu Province to set up a R&D center Asia-Pacific headquarters in Wuxi for its wholly-owned subsidiary, ANIMAX.
Signing ceremony.
According to the data, ANIMAX is an electronic animation technology company, focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of entertainment robots, providing core technical support for Cityneon's global IP experience entertainment industry, and cooperating with well-known theme entertainment companies such as global large-scale theme parks, live performances, and live entertainment to bring animated characters into the real world.
Yang Jianping, Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Management Committee of Wuxi Economic Development Zone, said: "We are very pleased to help the ANIMAX R&D Center settle in the Economic Development Zone, and look forward to witnessing the infinite possibilities that this project brings to Cityneon and Wuxi. ”
Thanks to the expanding middle class population in the Chinese market, the growing level of per capita disposable income and the strong demand for themed entertainment, the number of entertainment attractions in China has maintained the fastest growth in the world. The availability of high-end talent and the development of technology in China further meet the Group's vision of creating experiential entertainment with the most advanced animation and electronic technology and entertainment robots, which is also a key factor in ANIMAX's expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
Yizhi Chen, Executive Chairman and Group CEO of Cityneon, said: "We are very honored to work with the Wuxi Economic Development Zone Government to introduce ANIMAX to China. This new R&D center will enable ANIMAX to further expand its production capacity as a world-class animatronic bionic technology company focused on entertainment robotics, and will also play a key role in the strategic expansion of Cityneon's global experiential entertainment segment. ”
It is reported that the first phase of ANIMAX's R&D center in Wuxi will be completed and officially put into use at the end of 2022. Covering an area of more than 10,000 square meters, this R&D center will continue to provide technology empowerment for interactive experiences, creating breakthrough entertainment robots and immersive experiences.
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