Minxin Film Company (Chinese: 民新影片公司; pinyin: Mínxīn Yǐngpiàn Gōngsi), also known as China Sun Motion Picture Company Ltd. (1923–1930), was one of the earliest movie studios in the history of Chinese cinema and Hong Kong cinema.
[1]: 54 Because Lai believed that cinema in China should serve the country's revolution and modernization, Minxin's early productions focused on documentaries dealing with educational, current affairs, and cultural topics.
[1]: 54 Lai recorded Sun's public announcement of the Northern Expedition, and documented Chiang Kai-shek's consolidation of power after Sun's death, including filming the progress of the Northern Expedition.
It was ultimately saved by Lai's old friend Luo Mingyou, who suggested a pooling of resources to create a new company - the famous Lianhua Studios.
Thus, in 1930, China Sun Motion Picture Company was absorbed into the newly formed Lianhua.