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The largest video platform globally and the center of the creator economy.
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iQIYI is one of the major Chinese streaming platforms, with particular strength in original drama series and variety shows produced in-house.
Alongside subscription tiers it carries advertising-supported viewing, and many titles use a staged release model where members watch episodes ahead of the general schedule.
Content is licensed for mainland China, so availability from outside the country is limited. Its international app carries a separate, smaller catalogue.
Streaming
The largest video platform globally and the center of the creator economy.
Global streaming service with heavy investment in original series.
Major Chinese streaming platform with broad film and sports rights.
Alibaba's video platform covering long-form and original content.
Streaming platform from Hunan Broadcasting, strongest in variety shows.
Disney's streaming service covering Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar.