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Across China, a form of mobile performance is blurring the line between audience and producer: group livestreaming rigs up pro lighting, camera moves and real-time voting so viewers can choose the setlist or who stands center. On Douyin, China’s TikTok-like short video platform, thousands of these rooms run daily. Check out the video and subscribe to the channel for more China’s stories!