# livestreaming
Latest news and articles about livestreaming
Total: 12 articles found
Red Militias Bring Revolutionary Heritage to Villages and Screens Ahead of Lunar New Year
In Jiangxi’s Ji'an region, militia-led teams are delivering patriotic lectures, performances and livestreams at Jinggangshan sites and villages ahead of the Lunar New Year. Combining on-site storytelling, cultural services and digital outreach, the campaign reinforces revolutionary memory while supporting local red-tourism economies and civic education efforts.
Li Yapeng’s Livestream Resurgence Masks Liability Risks — Celebrity Sales Surge as Hospital and Company Face Legal and Financial Headwinds
Actor-turned-livestreamer Li Yapeng has seen a dramatic rebound in online sales and followers after publicising the financial distress of the Yanran Angel Children’s Hospital. The surge in donations and livestream revenue, however, sits alongside tax and court liabilities — including a RMB 6.34 million tax delinquency tied to a company he partly owns and an earlier judgment over overdue rent — exposing governance and regulatory risks in celebrity-backed ventures.
From Retail Crown to Cash Crunch: Can Metersbonwe Stage a Comeback?
Metersbonwe, once a Chinese retail heavyweight, posted a worsening 2025 outlook and mounting quarterly losses despite founder Zhou Chengjian’s return and high-profile livestreaming. Repeated share sales by the controlling shareholder have provided temporary liquidity but highlight chronic cash‑flow and strategic failures; a meaningful recovery will require deep operational and brand reinvention.
China’s Internet Regulator Slaps Kuaishou with Rmb119.1m Fine, Orders Urgent Content Rectification
China’s cyberspace regulator fined Kuaishou Rmb119.1m for failing to remove illegal content and ordered the company to make corrections within a set period. The move underscores Beijing’s ongoing push for tighter platform governance and raises the cost of rapid-engagement business models that rely on high-volume, real-time user content.
Chinese Regulator Slaps Kuaishou with ¥119.1m Fine After Pornographic Live-Stream Attack — A Test of Platform Governance
Beijing authorities fined Kuaishou ¥119.1 million for failing to stop a coordinated surge of pornographic live streams that exploited technical vulnerabilities on December 22, 2025. The penalty, imposed under China’s Cybersecurity Law, highlights both Kuaishou’s short-term security lapses and deeper strategic strains amid fierce competition from Douyin and Video Accounts.
China Tightens Rules on Platforms and Food Safety as Markets Jolt — A Daily Regulatory and Market Snapshot
China published a draft national standard for pre-made dishes and implemented new e‑commerce livestreaming rules that treat influencer endorsements as advertising, tightening the regulatory environment for platforms and brands. The announcements came as regulators fined major platforms and a viral promotional campaign ran into distribution controls, while markets reacted with volatility and China achieved a milestone test flight of an aerospace-made eVTOL.
Celebrity Comeback Meets Charity Crisis: Can Li Yapeng’s Viral Revival Rescue Yánrán Children’s Hospital?
A livestream-driven surge in donations and sales has given actor Li Yapeng and the Yánrán Angel Children’s Hospital a temporary reprieve from mounting debts, but the hospital’s narrow clinical focus, management gaps and legal limits on charitable funds mean deeper structural reforms are needed. The case highlights broader pressures on China’s private hospitals and the limits of celebrity philanthropy as a sustainable rescue strategy.
Ex-Actor Li Yapeng Clears Pu'er Tea Inventory with a Single 6‑Hour Livestream — 160 Million Yuan in Sales and a Philanthropic Twist
Li Yapeng’s six‑hour Douyin livestream on January 30 generated 160 million yuan in GMV, set a record for a Pu'er tea special, and attracted more than 40 million total views. The event accelerated inventory clearance for the tea sector, boosted Li’s follower base past 10 million, and intersected with his pledge to donate livestream proceeds amid a hospital funding controversy.
Gaotu’s Growth Gambit Falters: Losses Narrow but Compliance, ESG and Product Troubles Threaten Recovery
Gaotu reported narrower losses in 2025 despite strong revenue growth, but repeated regulatory penalties, poor after-sales service, employee welfare controversies and underperforming new ventures have left the company’s turnaround fragile. Its diversification into livestreaming, sports, esports and AI has yet to generate sustainable profits, while weak ESG disclosure and compliance lapses heighten execution risk.
When Copper Became a Commodity for the Shopping Cart: The Shuibei Copper-Bar Fad and Its Risks
Shuibei jewellery sellers and livestream channels have popularized 1kg copper bars as a quasi-investment, creating a gap between retail prices and industrial valuations. The craze has exposed severe liquidity problems for sellers and buyers alike, with many investors forced to accept scrap-copper prices on resale and regulators moving to tighten market practices.
Former Star Li Yapeng Tops Douyin Charts with Rapid-Fire Livestream Sales as Charity Dispute Simmers
Li Yapeng’s January 23 livestream on Douyin drew millions of viewers and generated over ¥50 million in sales within 90 minutes, topping the platform’s commerce charts. The event came amid scrutiny over property and financial questions tied to a children’s hospital and the celebrity-backed Yanran Angel charity, provoking calls for more professional management and greater transparency.
From Snowfields to Screens: How a Young Xinjiang Official Turned Social Media into Rural Revival
He Jiaolong, a Xinjiang county official who became well known for using short videos and livestreaming to promote local tourism and agricultural products, has died, prompting national mourning. Her approach — combining formal education, digital marketing and grassroots commitment — exemplifies a broader Chinese strategy to use technology and returning talent for rural revitalization, while exposing risks of personality-driven development.