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The Weird and Disturbing World of Chinese Livestreamers

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The documentary ‘People’s Republic of Desire’ features popular Chinese livestreamers making thousands of dollars from their videos—and the shadowy figures funding them.

Libby Torres
Libby Torres
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Libby Torres

Libby Torres

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