iQIYI (爱奇艺) : China's Netflix with award-winning original series and film productions.

China's version of Netflix, iQIYI is the leading premium subscription video platform owned by Baidu. It has produced award-winning original series including "The Bad Kids" and "Story of Yanxi Palace" , both of which achieved massive domestic popularity and international distribution.

Does iQIYI have ads like Netflix?

No, iQIYI has a hybrid model. Free users watch with ads. Paid subscribers get ad-free viewing but may still see sponsored content within shows. iQIYI also inserts "mid-roll" ads in some content. This differs from Netflix's purely subscription model.

Is iQIYI censored?

iQIYI must comply with Chinese content regulations. All domestic content undergoes government review before release. Shows with politically sensitive themes are modified or banned. International content is also censored to meet Chinese standards. This applies to both domestic and international versions.

Can I watch iQIYI from the US?

That's right. iQIYI has an international version (www.iq.com) available in the US and other markets. Content library differs from the domestic version due to licensing. International version includes English subtitles for most original content. Some China-only content is unavailable overseas.

Is iQIYI like Netflix?

iQIYI is often called "China's Netflix." It produces award-winning original series like "The Bad Kids" and "Story of Yanxi Palace." It has over 100M paid subscribers. Unlike Netflix, iQIYI offers a free ad-supported tier and has integrated interactive video features.