China's television networks and streaming platforms benefited from an explosion of viewers after the world's most populous nation began practicing social distancing in late January to contain the new coronavirus, says a new report published Thursday by Beijing-based ticketing company Maoyan.
The surging television and streaming consumption came amid reduced filmgoing, according to Maoyan. In 2019, the Lunar New Year Holiday, which typically falls in late January and early February, contributed 14 percent of China's total box office earnings for the year.