Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.
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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefOnce billed as the “Netflix of China,” video streaming firm iQiyi is now laying off staff in order to bring its costs under control.
The former high-flyer is still busily promoting new original shows “Jirisan” and “Bad and Crazy,” but it may struggle to regain altitude.The Beijing-based company has previously been admired for its Chinese-made shows, smart software engineering and innovations, such as making the “Mysterious Summer,” a rare Chinese-Japanese TV
.Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.
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