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A billion internet users means a lot of followers for some content creators in China. But with ad revenue dropping China’s economy is slowing down, are tips and patrons a viable alternative for creators?

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- "Career Fans" article by The World of Chinese Magazine
- Middle Earth episode #87 How local government & foundations sponsor culture in China
- Middle Earth episode #50 Xiaohongshu : Marrying content and e-commerce
- Middle Earth episode #29 Online KOL marketing in China

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#88 Is Anyone Tipping China's Content Creators?