
Chinese livestreamers move into glass tents by the road
As studio rents climb in Shenzhen, some Chinese livestreamers have reportedly set up in transparent tents by the roadside. Women film there late into the night, chasing the virtual gifts viewers send. The detail that stands out is the setup: a working studio with no walls, in public view, because the rent on a proper one is too high. It suggests how thin the margins can be in the gift-driven streaming economy, and what people will do to stay on camera.