iQIYI(US:IQ) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-21 05:17Core Insights - The 2025 Global Content Hit List by iQIYI International shows a significant growth in the consumption of Chinese content globally, with a year-on-year increase of 114.5% in content viewership, driven primarily by diverse Chinese content [1] - The list highlights the popularity of various genres, including urban romance dramas, anime, and films, with distinct viewing preferences observed across regions such as Southeast Asia, North America, East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa [1][4] Group 1: Chinese Content Performance - The top Chinese drama on the list is "Love You," which integrates traditional Chinese medicine culture into modern storytelling, resonating with global audiences [2] - iQIYI's self-produced works dominate the top 10 Chinese drama list, accounting for 90% of the entries, showcasing the success of innovative themes and Eastern aesthetics [2] - The anime and film categories also perform well, with "Lingwu Continent" and "Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child" leading their respective categories [2][3] Group 2: Regional Consumption Preferences - Southeast Asia shows a strong preference for localized content, with eight out of ten top dramas being Chinese dramas dubbed in Thai, indicating the importance of local adaptation [4] - In North America, the top 10 popular series include six Chinese dramas and four Thai dramas, reflecting a diverse content consumption landscape [4] - East Asian audiences exhibit a higher interest in mystery and detective stories, while the Middle East and North Africa favor military-themed Chinese content [5]