Cultural Industry
Dongcheng District has distinct advantages in the cultural industry, digital economy, and financial
sector, with the cultural industry standing out. It's the home for the headquarters of leading
enterprises in the field of cultural industry, including Poly Culture Group and China Guardian
Auctions in art trading, and Enlight Media and Maoyan in media and film production. In 2023,
Dongcheng District witnessed the revenue of culture and related industries reaching CNY 135.29
billion, placing it at the forefront in the city. In the first half of 2024, the sector achieved
a year-on-year growth of 17.2 percent, the highest in the city. Dongcheng District is also actively
advancing a "Culture+" strategy and exploring new areas such as "Culture + Finance", "Culture + Technology",
and "Culture + Consumption". These initiatives further amplify the influence and competitiveness
of its cultural industry.