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Already an established industry in China, livestreaming has seen a boost due to the coronavirus. VideosVideo | Chinese netizens are increasingly turning to livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic1 min read
Education officials and school leaders discuss security concerns associated with the videoconferencing app. NewsHong Kong government and schools in talks over Zoom security concerns after hackers invade online classes to spread explicit material4 mins read
The Shenzhen-based internet giant has paid USD 262.6 million to take control of game livestreaming platform Huya. InsightsTencent bolsters lead in China’s video game livestreaming market, fending off rivals ByteDance, Alibaba3 mins read
A campaign called “Mayors Show Hubei to You” kicked off on short video app Douyin on Wednesday. NewsSenior Hubei officials go live on Douyin to promote food and culture as virus lockdowns lift3 mins read
Independent bookstores are livestreaming on platforms like Taobao to reach readers, but many hope this will be temporary. NewsCan livestreaming help China’s bookstores survive the pandemic?4 mins read
Buyers like the experience of seeing the products in live-streamed video, but they also worry about false marketing and scams. NewsShopping in livestreaming apps is booming in China thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic3 mins read
Merchant account owners can sell goods via livestreaming, open online stores, and contact with customers directly on Kuaishou. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Kuaishou reports 500,000 new active merchants accounts as result of commercial push1 min read
Livestreamer uses Taobao to sell rocket launch service for USD 5.6 million. NewsYour next Taobao shopping cart item: a USD 5.6 million rocket launch service2 mins read