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China names 90 online performers and 30 group livestreams as high quality
The China Association of Performing Arts has named 90 online performers and 30 group livestreams as high quality in its second selection.
The list includes 48 performers and 24 groups from Douyin, a Chinese video and livestreaming platform.
Group livestreams have expanded beyond talent shows and entertainment to include dance, traditional opera, instrumental music and Chinese-style performances.
The selection is part of a push for more diverse and professional online performances as the industry shifts its focus from audience numbers to content quality.
Regulators have also targeted problems including vulgar content, protection of minors and the management of talent agencies.
In January 2026, the association issued operating requirements for group livestreams, while an initiative with Douyin offers support such as training and production tools.
The next challenge is to build lasting support for quality content while keeping livestream operations within clear rules.
The China Association of Performing Arts named 90 online performers and 30 group livestreams in its second list of high-quality creators.
The selection followed screening, content review, evaluation and a public notice period.
Douyin accounted for 48 selected performers and 24 selected group livestreams, more than half of each category.
The association said the selected work reflects a shift toward more diverse and professional content, including dance, traditional opera and instrumental music.
The article describes the list as part of efforts to combine industry regulation with support for quality content.
- Who
- The China Association of Performing Arts selected the creators and groups.
- What
- It named 90 online performers and 30 group livestreams as high quality in its second list.
- When
- The list was announced recently; the article was published on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- The selections are in China’s online performance industry. Douyin had 48 performers and 24 groups on the list.
- Why
- The list recognizes quality content and is intended to encourage professional, diverse work as the industry develops.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The China Association of Performing Arts published management requirements for group livestream operations.
The association announced its second list of high-quality online performers and group livestreams.
China News Service published its report on the list and changes in the group livestream industry.
- Selected online performers
- 90
- Selected group livestreams
- 30
- Douyin performers selected
- 48
- Douyin group livestreams selected
- 24
- Previous list
- 30 performers and 20 group livestreams from Douyin
- Published
- November 2, 2026