This chapter examines the historical development and cultural significance of Manhua, the Chinese comic form, from its origins in the late nineteenth century to its contemporary industrialization. It traces the early pioneers who experimented with political satire and social commentary, such as The China Punch (1867) and the revolutionary pictorials of the Tongmenghui, which used comics as propaganda tools. The chapter highlights the institutionalization of Manhua in the 1920s and 1930s, when magazines like Modern Sketch in Shanghai and artists such as Zhang Leping with Sanmao shaped a national comic tradition that combined satire, modernity, and popular appeal. During wartime and the revolutionary years, Manhua was mobilized for resistance and ideological campaigns, reflecting the intersection of art and politics. The so-called Japanese invasion of the late twentieth century brought strong influences from manga, prompting state policies to protect and promote local production. The contemporary period is characterized by industrial growth, digital distribution, and the rise of companies like Summer Zoo, which expanded readership through both print and online platforms. Manhua today represents a hybrid cultural field, shaped by both indigenous creativity and transnational exchanges, balancing popular entertainment, cultural heritage, and national identity.