JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Southeast Asians have developed a taste for Chinese minidramas, underscoring the country's tenacity in expanding its cultural influence amid growing economic interdependence in the region.
8-minute installments are hot in Indonesia and Thailand, creating business opportunities

Indonesia ranked second in 2024's top 10 countries for Chinese minidrama downloads. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Southeast Asians have developed a taste for Chinese minidramas, underscoring the country's tenacity in expanding its cultural influence amid growing economic interdependence in the region.