# livestreaming
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Celebrity Comeback Meets Charity Crisis: Can Li Yapeng’s Viral Revival Rescue Yánrán Children’s Hospital?
A livestream-driven surge in donations and sales has given actor Li Yapeng and the Yánrán Angel Children’s Hospital a temporary reprieve from mounting debts, but the hospital’s narrow clinical focus, management gaps and legal limits on charitable funds mean deeper structural reforms are needed. The case highlights broader pressures on China’s private hospitals and the limits of celebrity philanthropy as a sustainable rescue strategy.
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.
Gaotu’s Growth Gambit Falters: Losses Narrow but Compliance, ESG and Product Troubles Threaten Recovery
Gaotu reported narrower losses in 2025 despite strong revenue growth, but repeated regulatory penalties, poor after-sales service, employee welfare controversies and underperforming new ventures have left the company’s turnaround fragile. Its diversification into livestreaming, sports, esports and AI has yet to generate sustainable profits, while weak ESG disclosure and compliance lapses heighten execution risk.
When Copper Became a Commodity for the Shopping Cart: The Shuibei Copper-Bar Fad and Its Risks
Shuibei jewellery sellers and livestream channels have popularized 1kg copper bars as a quasi-investment, creating a gap between retail prices and industrial valuations. The craze has exposed severe liquidity problems for sellers and buyers alike, with many investors forced to accept scrap-copper prices on resale and regulators moving to tighten market practices.
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.
From Snowfields to Screens: How a Young Xinjiang Official Turned Social Media into Rural Revival
He Jiaolong, a Xinjiang county official who became well known for using short videos and livestreaming to promote local tourism and agricultural products, has died, prompting national mourning. Her approach — combining formal education, digital marketing and grassroots commitment — exemplifies a broader Chinese strategy to use technology and returning talent for rural revitalization, while exposing risks of personality-driven development.