On July 22, 2026, Hongguo Short Drama issued the "Announcement on Standardizing the Creation of AI Drama Characters," establishing creative benchmarks across two key areas: character distinctiveness and copyright adherence. Regarding character distinctiveness, the guidelines mandate that main characters should possess easily identifiable features, steer clear of generic appearances, and foster the development of highly distinctive characters. In terms of copyright adherence, three stipulations are outlined: refraining from unauthorized utilization of others' original character designs, costumes, or styling; avoiding plagiarism of copyrighted artistic works; and securing prior legal authorization for the use of copyrighted materials. This initiative is designed to mitigate the risks of substantial legal infractions, curb the prevalence of 'overused AI-generated faces,' and foster the robust growth of the industry.