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Chinese short dramas close in on OTT rivals

Short dramas of about 1 to 3 minutes an episode are emerging as a new rival to online video services. Global short-drama platform ReelShort has already surpassed major OTT services such as Netflix and Disney+ in mobile viewing time. Usage across short-drama apps is rising quickly, and sales are forecast to grow this year. China is expanding production using generative AI, while concerns are growing over addiction, spending and content quality.