China's 'Lipstick King' confronts slower growth, AI disruption in livestream shopping
Superstar streamer hails new 'stable, healthier' phase JD.com says AI hosts can cut 80% from livestream operating costs Livestreaming formed over 36% of China's 2025 online retail sales By Casey Hall and Xihao Jiang SHANGHAI, Sept 24 (Reuters) — For nearly a decade, China's "Lipstick King" has been the face of the live