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China Goes from Copying 'Conan' to Paying for TV Show's Rights

Sohu.com is officially(and legitimately) bringing late-night talk show "Conan" to online viewers in China after successfully presenting "Saturday Night Live"and "Ellen DeGeneres" to Chinese audiences. “Conan” debuted June 27 on Sohu and already has generated more than 1.6 million views.
Outcomes: 
After years of piracy, a large number of U.S. TV shows are now being licensed for online streaming by Chinese Internet companies including Sohu, Yoku and Tencent.
Source: 

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-conan-chin...

Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
media
Partners: 
Sohu.com
Participants (Types): 
Sohu.com employees, US TV show producers
Exchange Date: 
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Continuing: 
No
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Location: 
Beijing, China
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