China's Livestreaming Dream Jobs Lead to Burnout
Thursday, 2026/08/2097 words2 minutes1676 reads
China's livestreaming industry is growing fast. Many young people now work as hosts, camera operators, and other roles in this field.
CNA reporters visited a big livestreaming company in Shenzhen. They found that the work is harder than it looks. Hosts must appear happy and energetic for many hours each day. The working hours are long and the competition is tough.
The job depends on platform algorithms. One day a host may get many viewers. The next day, almost nobody watches. This makes it difficult to plan a career. Workers face burnout from the constant emotional pressure.
