# celebrity philanthropy
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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 Tsunami of Donations, but the Law Keeps Out the Lifeboats: What Li Yapeng’s Crisis Reveals About China’s Charity Gap
An online storm of donations for Li Yapeng’s Yanran hospital revealed a legal and structural divide: funds raised for the Yanran Angel Fund cannot legally pay the hospital’s rent because the fund and hospital are separate entities under Chinese charity law. The episode spotlights the limits of celebrity-driven philanthropy and the need for sustainable financing and clearer regulations for China’s non-profit medical sector.