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How an Angoulême Start-Up Broke Into China’s Competitive Animation Market

Barely a year old, Angoulême-based Xishan Studio has already landed Tencent as a client. Here’s how the young team built a bridge between French know-how and Chinese animation giants.

Dec 04, 2025
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Founded in November 2024, Xishan Studio has achieved in twelve months what many animation companies spend years attempting: securing a foothold in the Chinese market. Established in Angoulême, the co…

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