BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Cai Li, a janitor in Shanghai, developed a serious addiction to news app Qutoutiao, lured by gossipy articles about celebrities and the cash she gets from reading them.
Logging on during breaks at work and sometimes at night when she can't sleep, the 63-year-old has earned a few hundred yuan (RM120-RM300) over several months, which she says is useful to supplement her income.
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