GUILIN, China – In the dead of night on a bridge in southern China, around two dozen livestreamers sat crooning and chatting into microphones, their identical ring lights spaced a few metres apart in glowing rows. The broadcasters gather in spots like this in the city of...
Livestreaming on apps like Douyin, which said it had 600 million users in 2020, is a popular way to make money in China.
On a good day, she makes up to 600 yuan over eight hours of streaming. On a bad day, her takings can be as low as 10 yuan. “I really enjoy singing and dancing, so I thought I would make it a side job, to be able to do something I liked.”
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