Starting on July 22, 2026, Anhui TV officially began broadcasting Peach Blossom Pond (桃花潭记) during its prime-time slot at 9:50 p.m..
The premiere making it China’s first fully AI-produced drama to air on a national television channel.
The series consists of 20 episodes, each running approximately 10 minutes, and previously received an official distribution license before making its television debut.
Throughout the broadcast, the screen clearly displays an “AI Production” label, while the ending credits include the title “AIGC Director”, informing viewers that the project was created using artificial intelligence.
The story focuses on China’s intangible cultural heritage by highlighting the traditional production of Xuan paper in Jing County, Anhui Province.
The narrative is built around the paper-making process, which involves 108 traditional techniques, combining cultural storytelling with AI-generated visuals.
While the series has been praised as a technological milestone for Chinese television, it has also sparked widespread discussion online.
Some viewers welcomed the innovation and viewed it as a glimpse into the future of filmmaking.
Others criticized the production for repetitive character appearances, stiff facial expressions, and unnatural animation.
The mixed reactions have fueled a broader debate over whether AI represents a true revolution for the entertainment industry or simply a cost-cutting tool that still cannot replace human creativity and performance. (Overseasidol.com)
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