Navigating China’s ultra-competitive livestreaming scene
07:33 Min
China’s ‘tuanbo’ industry, where groups of idol-style performers dance, sing and interact with viewers through livestreams, has exploded into a multibillion-yuan business. CNA looks at how some of these young performers are navigating a cutthroat world of rankings and algorithms to stay popular and relevant.
24 May 2026 06:00am
China’s ‘tuanbo’ industry, where groups of idol-style performers dance, sing and interact with viewers through livestreams, has exploded into a multibillion-yuan business. CNA looks at how some of these young performers are navigating a cutthroat world of rankings and algorithms to stay popular and relevant.