Chinese YouTube star Li Ziqi dismisses claim she makes US$24mil a year


The 29-year-old’s depiction of a rural idyll in Sichuan has won her millions of followers internationally and at home. But her company said a viral post about her income had overstated the total. Li makes money through advertising revenue and selling food products. — SCMP

One of China’s most popular YouTube stars, who gained a large international following for her videos showcasing traditional rural life, has dismissed claims she makes 168mil yuan (RM98.96mil) a year.

Li Ziqi, 29, became one of China’s most popular celebrities last year, reaching nine million followers on YouTube, where her cinematic videos celebrating rustic life in Sichuan province have attracted millions of views.

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