# Douyin
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China's Markets Steady as Tech and Aerospace Advance, Gold Surges and Platforms Trim Creator Tools
Chinese equities advanced broadly on February 3, buoyed by gains in space, photovoltaic and chip-related sectors while international spot gold spiked nearly 6%, lifting mining stocks. Key industrial developments included the first flight of a hybrid-propulsion unmanned transport aircraft and a private reusable rocket planned for mid-2026, amid renewed travel flows and provincial housing-stability measures.
Ex-Actor Li Yapeng Clears Pu'er Tea Inventory with a Single 6‑Hour Livestream — 160 Million Yuan in Sales and a Philanthropic Twist
Li Yapeng’s six‑hour Douyin livestream on January 30 generated 160 million yuan in GMV, set a record for a Pu'er tea special, and attracted more than 40 million total views. The event accelerated inventory clearance for the tea sector, boosted Li’s follower base past 10 million, and intersected with his pledge to donate livestream proceeds amid a hospital funding controversy.
Profit Turnaround for Oriental Selection, but Dong Yuhui’s Shadow Looms Large
Oriental Selection has returned to profit after a turbulent year, driven mainly by steep cost‑cuts and a shift to self‑operated goods, prompting a strong stock market reaction. Yet its recovery is fragile: GMV remains below prior peaks, app membership has declined and the company still depends heavily on Douyin traffic while former anchor Dong Yuhui’s independent operation soars.
Beijing Slams Taiwan’s ‘High‑Risk’ App List as Politicised Move in Cross‑Strait Tech Tug‑of‑War
Taiwan’s digital authority published an advisory list of “high‑risk” apps — including Douyin, Weibo, WeChat, Xiaohongshu and Baidu Cloud — aimed at protecting minors and flagging cybersecurity concerns. Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office condemned the move as politically motivated, underscoring how digital‑safety measures are being interpreted through fraught cross‑strait politics and raising questions about business, youth behaviour and influence.
Silver Spike and Semiconductor Gains Meet Market Reform and a 35.6‑Tesla Breakthrough: China’s Daily Economic Pulse
Spot silver surged above $113/oz and Shanghai silver futures jumped over 7% as investors priced a mix of rate‑cut hopes, geopolitical safe‑haven demand, and industrial appetite from renewables. That market heat sat alongside structural shifts — electricity‑market liberalization, a national livestreaming standard, and a 35.6‑tesla superconducting magnet — that collectively underscore China’s simultaneous push for market discipline and technological self‑reliance.
China Purges Financial Influencers After ¥83m Penalty Exposes Social‑Media Stock Racket
Chinese regulators and major tech platforms have moved to punish and deplatform influential stock‑picking social media accounts after a high‑profile ¥83 million penalty exposed systematic manipulation. The coordinated action targets a wider problem: monetised investment communities and celebrity traders whose recommendations materially sway prices and leave retail investors exposed.
Former Star Li Yapeng Tops Douyin Charts with Rapid-Fire Livestream Sales as Charity Dispute Simmers
Li Yapeng’s January 23 livestream on Douyin drew millions of viewers and generated over ¥50 million in sales within 90 minutes, topping the platform’s commerce charts. The event came amid scrutiny over property and financial questions tied to a children’s hospital and the celebrity-backed Yanran Angel charity, provoking calls for more professional management and greater transparency.
A Candid Confession Restores a Fallen Star: How Li Yapeng's 31‑Minute Video Turned Crisis into Crowdfunding and Sales
A candid 31‑minute video by former actor Li Yapeng about Yanran Angel Children’s Hospital’s unpaid rent reversed public opinion and triggered millions of yuan in donations and surge in livestream sales. The episode illuminated the power of transparency but underscored structural weaknesses in charity hospital financing and the risks of celebrity‑dependent philanthropy.
Antitrust Probe of Ctrip Signals New Front in China’s Platform Wars
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has opened an antitrust investigation into Ctrip, citing allegations of abusive market practices including forced price parity and algorithmic repricing. The probe highlights mounting regulatory scrutiny of digital platforms as competition intensifies from JD, Douyin, Meituan and Alibaba, and could force major changes to how OTAs manage pricing and merchant relationships.