China's Crackdown on Livestreaming May Stifle Boom of Internet Stars

Over the past year, the popularity of internet celebrities has exploded in China, creating a massive streaming video industry that has turned some into millionaires. But just as fast as the medium has grown in popularity, authorities are working to put in place extensive controls, making the booming industry another target of official repression. The rise of internet stars has caught China's younger generation by storm, especially those born in the 90s, aspiring for fame in the...

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