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Video Streaming Results: Bilibili, Tencent Video, iQiyi

Mar 24, 2020 / Streaming /

Though video streaming continued to be an unprofitable business last year, all platforms have seen a recent surge in viewership as a result of the coronavirus lockdowns that started in late January, and are expected to be at least partially sustained throughout the year. Read More

TikTok to Open ‘Transparency Center’ in US Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny

Mar 13, 2020 / News /

Experts will be able to observe how content moderators review videos uploaded to TikTok and identify potential violations. Read More

Alibaba-Owned Video-Streaming Service Youku Signs Drama Deal with BBC Studios

Feb 12, 2020 / News /

Alibaba-owned online video platform Youku has clinched a drama content deal with BBC Studios, making it the largest library of British drama shows in China. Read More

Coronavirus Impacts on Content in China

Feb 11, 2020 / CBI /

With a significant part of the population confined to their homes as they wait out the spread of the epidemic, internet-enabled connections to the outside world have played a crucial role across sectors, and the experience may change how content is consumed well into the future. Read More

Headlines from China: Will Oscar Winners Premiere Online in China?

Feb 10, 2020 / Headlines From China /

Seven of this year's Oscar-winning films will be released on Chinese video streaming site iQiyi. However, it's unclear if these films will premiere in Chinese theaters before they go online. Read More

TikTok, Douyin The World’s Second Most-downloaded App in 2019

Jan 16, 2020 / News /

TikTok and Chinese version Douyin recorded more than 740 million downloads in 2019 across Apple's App Store and Google Play in 2019. Read More

How Li Ziqi Repackages Rural China For Urban Fantasies

Jan 6, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Conversations about the social media star tend to focus on her international popularity, but what do her Chinese fans see in her? Read More

CBI News Wrap: How Brands Work With Christmas and Star Wars in China

Dec 31, 2019 / CBI /

Though Christmas is not an official holiday in China, it has long been popular among urban youths who celebrate by exchanging gifts and dining out, and brands have tapped into these consumption trends and the IP surrounding Christmas with a slew of secular marketing campaigns Read More

Tencent Video, iQiyi Blasted on Weibo for Levying Extra Fees on VIP Members

Dec 18, 2019 / News /

Online video streaming platforms Tencent Video and iQiyi have come under fire on Chinese social media for charging premium subscribers for earlier access to episodes of a popular TV series, resulting in executives from both companies promising to change the pricing policy for the series. Read More

Chinese Video Streaming Service iQiyi Eyes Subscribers Abroad and Mulls Price Hikes at Home

Dec 5, 2019 / News /

Having gained a strong foothold in China, video streaming service iQiyi is now aiming to expand overseas. Read More

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