Asia Insight

Season 5 Episode 24: Chinese Youth Seek Fame and Fortune on the Internet

In China, a country known for its restrictions on media, a new wave of ambitious young men and women is bucking the trend as "Wang Hong", or internet stars. Using video streaming to engage viewers directly, the best among them earning recognition and revenue gained from gifts sent by their devoted fans. At the same time, they struggle to gain acceptance from the older generation. In this episode of Asia Insight, we follow the aspirations of internet-based creators as they appear on the international scene.

Genre:

Documentary , News

Seasons:

15

Episodes:

469

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2012

IMDb:

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