# attention economy
Latest news and articles about attention economy
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Tencent’s “Yuanbao” Reports 50m Daily Users, 114m Monthly — A Fresh Surge in China’s Attention Market
Tencent announced that Yuanbao has exceeded 50 million daily active users and 114 million monthly active users, reporting a strong engagement ratio. While the figures signal notable audience scale, their commercial significance hinges on monetisation, user composition, and regulatory constraints.
The Waning of a Real‑Estate Patriarch: How Wang Shi’s Personal Drama Exposes a Broader Fall from Grace
Wang Shi, the 75‑year‑old founder of Vanke, has been compelled to rebut marital split rumours as social‑media footage and changes in joint holdings signal a decoupling from his younger partner, Tian Pujun. The personal spectacle mirrors Wang's professional decline since the 2015 Vanke power struggle and failed post‑Vanke ventures, underscoring how attention economies and generational shifts can hollow out the authority of once‑powerful business figures.
Not Viral, Not Forgiven: Zhang Zetian’s Podcast and the Cost of Being Moderately Good
Zhang Zetian’s new podcast faced online accusations of “flopping” after decontextualised clips circulated, but a full viewing shows a deliberately mild, facilitative hosting style ill‑suited to short‑form algorithmic incentives. The episode highlights how clip culture and a demanding “big‑female‑lead” stereotype penalise moderation and reward spectacle.