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French “torture streamer” Raphaël Graven (Jean Pormanove), who gained a large following by broadcasting his abuse, died during a livestream at 46. He endured violence, sleep deprivation, and toxic substance ingestion for content. This has sparked outrage and scrutiny of online platforms like Kick for inadequate moderation and unchecked violent content. French officials are investigating, highlighting the legal responsibilities of platforms to prevent illegal material. The incident reignites debate about platform accountability and content moderation in the digital age.

Kuaishou live streaming mogul Xinba announced his retirement, citing severe health issues including a lung condition reportedly comparable to a 95-year-old. He will entrust company operations to his business partner. Xinba has a history of respiratory ailments made worse by the demands of live streaming. His retirement follows controversy surrounding his brand “Cotton Secret” sanitary napkins, which were found to contain high levels of thiourea, a Class 3 carcinogen, and linked to consumer health problems.

Interactive group entertainment broadcasts are driving growth in live streaming, demanding higher broadcast quality. Hai Chuan Xing Chen, a leading entertainment guild, is upgrading its studio to meet these demands. By partnering with Canon’s “EOS Livestream” solution, they aim to enhance on-screen aesthetics, equipment stability, and color fidelity, creating premium, star-level live experiences. This move reflects a broader industry trend toward improved stage design and overall broadcast quality.

Team Broadcasts (“Tuan Bo”), a rising trend on Chinese live streaming platforms, involves multiple hosts, often female, sharing a single broadcast. This format allows hosts to leverage collective charisma, skills, and audience reach.

Group streaming is evolving into a structured industry, offering diverse career paths for professionals in operations, content creation, and performance. Streamers like Shadow, Nick, and Qiqi highlight the industry’s dedication to talent development and professional production. They’ve found purpose and creative freedom, supported by meticulous rehearsals and specialized teams. While challenges like demanding schedules exist, the increasing platform regulations and genuine fan engagement are attracting more talent, dispelling previous stereotypes of suggestive content.

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The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China issued a compliance advisory for online retailers preparing for the “6.18” shopping event. The guidelines emphasize fair competition, consumer rights, and preventing unfair practices like data-driven price discrimination and fake reviews. Key areas include regulating promotional conduct, live-streaming marketing, advertising content, and consumer dispute resolution, targeting deceptive practices and ensuring product quality.