In Hong Kong, the Ani-Com & Games Fair may have ended, but the excitement lingers on. In an exhibition overwhelmed by American and Japanese comic heroes, visitors can find some local Chinese exhibitors, who are eager to promote their ideas.

From a giant Doraemon balloon to limited comic editions of Crayon Shin-chan, thousands of visitors are immersed in the Japanese and American comic worlds. But some local figures can still be found, like this - a figurine of Old Master Q, a Hong Kong comic figure created 50 years ago. In recent decades, he has been mostly outstripped by overseas comic heroes. But the exhibitor still thinks Old Master Q is worthwhile.

"The reason we have developed the figurine of Old Master Q is not only for profit. These local comic figures represent the culture in Hong Kong, as well as the whole region in southern China."

Other Chinese exhibitors are having more luck. One cartoonist has developed Dao Ji, a folk deity with a large head and short limbs. By adding modern urban stories to traditional folk culture, his books have become quite popular.

"I did not know about the comic before. But just now I glanced at the funny figures. They are so adorable."

The cartoonist says he has developed the figure for 6 years, and the secret of his success is combining modern comics with traditional Chinese painting elements.

Hei Bei, Cartoonist, said, "Traditional Chinese painting, like landscape painting, is more about internal feelings rather than objective reality. When you look at the paintings, you feel calm. So I bring this technique to my comic. Like in some plots, I use the Chinese painting technique, so that the readers immediately feel the plot and mood."

Hei Bei says there are two main reasons why China's comic industry lacks an edge. One is that artists are relying too much on China's rich cultural heritage, mirroring old stories, resulting in a lack of innovation. The other is the abuse of electronic drawing methods.

Hei Bei, Cartoonist, said, "Nowadays, most Chinese cartoonists create on software. They are only digital paintings, not real. At first, this kind of software is convenient. But it eventually kills the vitality of comic creation."