Encore: Tradition's tricky digital rebirth

再唱一遍:传统在数字中的微妙重生

Round Table China

2026-05-08

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Forget dusty storefronts. China's oldest brands are now crashing livestreams and racking up billions of views, making the "old-timers" cool again. But beneath the hype lies a brutal scramble for digital talent, a constant battle with the algorithm, and one lingering question about whether the magic survives when heritage chases trends. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (17:17). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
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  • I'm Steve Hatherly.

  • Today with Fei Fei and Yuxian.

  • Coming up, forget dusty storefronts.

  • China's oldest brands are crashing live streams and racking up billions of views.

  • The old timers are suddenly cool again.

  • But behind the hype, a brutal scramble for digital talent, a battle with the algorithm itself, and one big question.

  • When heritage chases trends, does the magic survive?

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  • And now, centuries-old shop signs are lighting up not just old streets anymore, but smartphone screens.

  • Across the country, time-honored brands are stepping out of offline storefronts and into viral live streams,

  • cracking up, racking up billions of views on social media platforms.