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Culture Wong Ho Yin, Joe 4F (2016-2017)

Currently, live streaming has become very popular in China. Many
people are keen on watching those live shows. Live streaming seems to have
become a part of some people’s lives. Therefore, I would like to discuss live
streaming shows and their benefits and the reasons why they appeal to the
Chinese public.

Firstly, live streaming shows have brought entertainment to people.
For example, YY.com is a great website for musicians or ordinary people
to perform. Their performances can always make people happy because
they fit the viewers’ tastes. Singing shows or comedies ─ Chinese people
love to watch these live streaming shows which are very entertaining. Xie
Keke, who rose to fame in 2014, is a singer and dancer on YY.com. She is a
young girl who has a good voice which has attracted many viewers. Her live
singing streaming shows have won the hearts of lonely men who tune into
her two daily shows. This shows how the shows can bring people happiness
and thus attract so many viewers.

Secondly, live streaming shows give people an opportunity to show off
their strengths. YY.com is a great platform for the Chinese public to show
their special abilities and potential. Once people have a special talent, they
may want to show off and let people know their spectacular ability. To reach
more people, YY.com is a great platform for them. People can always show
off their talent through live streaming. Now, you may ask why they would
want to show off their potential. Actually, not only is it the result of the
well-developed media, it is also because of the suppression in China which
makes people cherish the chance to gain the symbolic ability. They do not

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