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Shenzhen Still Wins AI Film Studio Amid Daily City Pitches

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Zhu Zhili receives daily invitations from Chinese cities to locate his AI film studio.
He selected Shenzhen for his studio two years ago because of its extensive tech ecosystem.
This year officials in cities and industrial parks repeatedly pitch the same offer to attract AI film business.
Zhu says he is approached every day by locales ranging from major metros to smaller towns.

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Zhu Zhili receives daily invitations from Chinese cities to locate his AI film studio.
He selected Shenzhen for his studio two years ago because of its extensive tech ecosystem.
This year officials in cities and industrial parks repeatedly pitch the same offer to attract AI film business.
Zhu says he is approached every day by locales ranging from major metros to smaller towns.