China Streaming or China Dreaming? The Outlook for Foreign VOD

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Things have changed a bit since we last touched on streaming trends, so let’s look at the outlook for 2020. Read More

Headlines from China: iQIYI Partners with Malaysia’s Media Brand Astro to Explore Oversea Markets

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On November 6, China's online entertainment platform iQIYI announced a strategic partnership with Astro, the leading media brand and entertainment service provider in Malaysia. It is the first time that iQIYI partners with a digital application outside China. Read More

Anime Video Platform Bilibili Is Beta Testing Paid Courses

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The video streaming company is expanding its content ecosystem to shore up growth. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Midway’ Lands China Release Date

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The 2019 war epic film Midway has been set to release in China day and date with the U.S. on November 8. Read More

Can Livestreaming Lift China Out of Poverty by 2020?

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China’s video and e-commerce platforms say they’re putting rural content creators on the path to fame and fortune, but questions persist about whether their poverty-busting initiatives can actually make a difference. Read More

Alibaba Tech and Services to Power Universal’s Beijing Resort

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Alibaba announced on Thursday a partnership with Universal Beijing Resort to help the American theme park conglomerate’s digital operations for its newest theme park scheduled to open in 2021. Read More

TikTok Hires Former US Congressmen to Review Content Policies Amid Scrutiny

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TikTok will hire two former US congressmen as part of an external team to review its content moderation policies, including child safety, hate speech, misinformation, and bullying. Read More

Headlines from China: iQiyi’s Subscription Revenue Surpasses Advertising Revenue in Q3

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On October 31, Chinese online video giant iQiyi (NASDAQ: IQ) released the company's performance report for the third quarter of 2018. According to the report, iQiyi's subscription revenue surpasses its advertising revenue for the first time. Read More

After Bullet Messenger, Video Streaming App Douyu Also Pulled from China iOS App Store

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Chinese e-sports video streaming app Douyu has been taken down from the Chinese iOS app store. The news comes just one day after “WeChat rival” Bullet Messenger was removed from the iOS App Store on October 9. Read More

Headlines from China: Dwayne Johnson’s 2018 Movies Have Grossed Over $293.6 M in China

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's movies have grossed over 2 billion yuan ($293.6) in China, without counting the box office of The Fast and The Furious series. Read More