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Yuanqiao Village: Where Donkeys Star in $7B Miniseries Boom

1/22/2026

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Yuanqiao village in Henan province has become a filming hub for miniseries, involving its villagers and livestock, thanks to its 600-year history and social media popularity.
A donkey in the village earns 500 yuan (US$70) daily for its role in the miniseries.
The China miniseries market was valued at 50 billion yuan (US$7 billion) in 2024, attracting 500 million viewers nationwide, per the China Internet Development Report 2025.

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Story summary

Yuanqiao village in Henan province has become a filming hub for miniseries, involving its villagers and livestock, thanks to its 600-year history and social media popularity.
A donkey in the village earns 500 yuan (US$70) daily for its role in the miniseries.
The China miniseries market was valued at 50 billion yuan (US$7 billion) in 2024, attracting 500 million viewers nationwide, per the China Internet Development Report 2025.