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Bringing together the worlds of entertainment and online shopping, live commerce platforms including Kuaishou and Douyin are booming in China, stimulated by the shift away from brick and mortar retail during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a round up of the key players.<\/h2>\n

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Bringing together the worlds of entertainment and online shopping, live commerce platforms including Kuaishou and Douyin are booming in China, stimulated by the shift away from brick and mortar retail during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a round up of the key players. 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