Chinese livestreaming industry booms as company registration soars
Xinhua | Updated: 2020-06-17 17:24
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TIANJIN -- China has seen fast growth in its livestreaming industry over the past years, data showed.
In 2019, annual registrations of Chinese livestreaming companies reached 5,684, an over 17-fold increase compared with a decade ago, according to data released by Qcc.com, an enterprise credit inquiry system platform.
The livestreaming industry achieved rapid development during the COVID-19 epidemic. Since March, the monthly registration of livestreaming enterprises reached a record high. In May, the number hit 2,877, 684 percent higher than the same period in 2019.
Livestreaming covers a vast array of enterprises including e-commerce, online games, and entertainment.
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