From July 31 to August 3, the 22nd ChinaJoy (China International Digital Interactive Entertainment Exhibition) concluded its four-day run at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. As a global bellwether for the digital entertainment industry, the 2025 edition continued its legacy as a premier gathering for gaming, animation, and digital entertainment. This year’s theme spotlighted how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the future of digital entertainment. During the event, the China Digital Entertainment Congress (CDEC) Summit Forum, hosted by ChinaJoy, featured the release of the China Gaming Industry Report (January–June 2025) by the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association.