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iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) has premiered the exclusive online series Crossroad Bistro on July 11, 2021. Directed by Feng Xiaogang, this series features a story about five women managing a restaurant while pursuing their dreams. Notably, it marks Feng's return to series creation after 25 years and his first online drama project. The production brings together a talented team, including award-winning screenwriter Chen Ping and acclaimed cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding. CEO Gong Yu emphasized that the series reflects iQIYI's commitment to innovative storytelling in response to consumer demand.

iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) has introduced the 'Watch Party' feature on its streaming platform, allowing users to synchronize video playback and enjoy content with friends remotely. Up to ten users can join a session, sharing reactions through voice messages while the host controls playback. This feature caters to the younger audience's desire for interactive content consumption. iQIYI continues to innovate with features like AI radar 'Qiguan' and immersive events like the XR concert for THE9, enhancing user engagement and viewing experiences.

iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) has launched two innovative features on its streaming platform: Heartbeat Mode and Revolving Bullet Comments. Heartbeat Mode, first tested in the show Moonlight, received over 25 million synchronized interactions from viewers. Revolving Bullet Comments, introduced in The Detectives' Adventures, enhances user engagement by allowing dynamic comments to orbit characters. These developments cater to increasing viewer demand for interactivity, positioning iQIYI to capitalize on trends in the competitive online video market, particularly appealing to younger demographics.

iQIYI, a leading Chinese online entertainment service, participated in the 2021 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity as the only Chinese streaming platform.

Senior VP Chen Hongjia delivered insights on Gen Z's role in entertainment, emphasizing immersive experiences and interactivity.

Highlighted were iQIYI's innovative projects like THE9's 'XCity' XR Live Concert and the 'Shout Out for Love' Gala 2021, showcasing their commitment to integrating technology with content for deeper connections.

iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) successfully hosted the Multi-Speaker, Multi-Style Voice Cloning Challenge (M2VoC) at ICASSP2021, attracting 153 teams from academia and industry. The Challenge aimed to benchmark voice cloning tasks using varying sample sizes, leading to significant advancements in speech cloning technology. Notably, 18 related papers were submitted, with 6 featured at the conference. The results showcased the potential for competitive outcomes in low-resource scenarios, while highlighting ongoing challenges in single-sample speech cloning. iQIYI aims to further exploration of AI technologies in audio-visual applications.

iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) announced that its co-produced film, Memoria, is included in the official competition lineup of the 74th Cannes International Film Festival. Directed by Palme d'Or winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul and starring Tilda Swinton, the film marks iQIYI's fourth entry in a major international film festival. This highlights the company's capability in producing high-caliber films. iQIYI plans to continue collaborating with global talents and has invested heavily in original content, launching an original film list comprising 33 films for 2021.

iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) announced the launch of its new romantic drama collection, SWEET ON Theater, featuring seven distinct series. The first series, Moonlight, is now available on its streaming platform. Aimed at young audiences, the collection explores various themes of love, combining romance with elements of workplace dynamics, fantasy, and suspense. The initiative is part of iQIYI's strategy to diversify content, responding to the evolving tastes of viewers and enhancing user experience.

iQIYI, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) reported Q1 2021 revenues of RMB8.0 billion (US$1.2 billion), a 4% year-over-year increase. The operating loss narrowed to RMB1.0 billion (13% margin), down from RMB2.2 billion (29% margin) in Q1 2020. Net loss also improved to RMB1.3 billion (US$193.4 million) from RMB2.9 billion. Subscribing members grew by 3.6 million quarter-over-quarter to 105.3 million. However, membership service revenue decreased by 7% due to a decline from the pandemic peak. Total cash as of March 31, 2021, was RMB13.3 billion (US$2.0 billion).