Comics not just for kids

The promising comic and animation market in China is in urgent need of a rating system to protect children from unsuitable content and to prepare the industry for future development overseas, said experts at the International Forum on the Development of Animation and Games Industries on Nov 7 in Beijing.

"I hope I will have access to comics made for my age group when I am 60. The comic and animation industry is not only for children," said Wang Ning, general manager of Beijing Total Vision Culture Spreads Company.

Wang was referring to the recent debate on whether there should be a rating system in China's comic and animation industry. The discussion was prompted by China Central Television's criticism of the violent and sexual content in many Chinese comics and animations in September.