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CNBC Finance · Aug 26, 2026 7:11 AM EDT Not market news

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

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

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