China's streaming companies gain on Netflix in Southeast Asia

Platforms iQiyi, Tencent grow market shares with low fees and localized content

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Chinese streaming platform iQiyi is rushing to introduce original content in Southeast Asia. (Photo by Kenya Akama)

KENYA AKAMA and TOMOKO WAKASUGI

BANGKOK/SHANGHAI -- Chinese streaming services are catching up with American rivals in the Southeast Asian market, with giants iQiyi and Tencent planning to roll out original productions in Thailand and elsewhere.

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