SHENZHEN: The number of users on livestreaming platforms in China reached 617 million in 2020, accounting for 62.4 percent of the total number of internet users in China, while the number of live streamers exceeded 130 million, according to a report released by a branch under the China Association of Performing Arts on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of live streamers are aged 24 to 30. E-commerce livestreams are booming and their users have grown rapidly, reaching 388 million in 2020. According to China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, there are 3,362 livestreaming businesses that are licensed to operate online in China. The report also pointed out that some livestreams have resorted to showing vulgar content to capture the attention of audiences.

Source: Manila Times May 20, 2021 17:05 UTC