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China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners

CNBC · August 26, 2026 at 3:11 AM

The short-drama model offers an alternative to traditional entertainment, but rising distribution costs and audience-retention challenges remain.

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China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners

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