DouYu

DouYu is a Chinese danmaku-style live streaming and sharing platform operated by Wuhan Douyu Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Last updated November 1, 2026

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Overview

DouYu is a danmaku-style live streaming and sharing website operated by Wuhan Douyu Network Technology Co., Ltd. Its predecessor was Shengfangsong Live Streaming, and it was officially renamed DouYu on January 1, 2014. The platform focuses on game live streaming and also covers sports, variety, and entertainment content.

History

DouYu's predecessor was Shengfangsong Live Streaming. It was officially renamed DouYu on January 1, 2014. The platform is operated by Wuhan Douyu Network Technology Co., Ltd. and focuses on game live streaming while also covering sports, variety, and entertainment content.

2014
DouYu officially renamed from Shengfangsong Live on January 1, 2014.
DouYu listed on NASDAQ under ticker DOYU.

Products and positioning

A leading domestic live streaming and sharing website focused on game live streaming.

DouYu live streaming platform
A danmaku-style live streaming and sharing website focused on game live streaming, also covering sports, variety, and entertainment.

Controversies

2023
CEO Chen Shaojie arrested on suspicion of running gambling operations, spotlighting DouYu's gambling governance
In November 2023, Chengdu police announced that DouYu CEO Chen Shaojie had been arrested on suspicion of operating gambling. Paid lotteries on the platform and gambling-related conduct by streamers drew public scrutiny. In 2024, media reported that he had been released on bail pending trial. This entry covers the arrest and subsequent compulsory measures; it does not treat the matter as a final effective criminal judgment.
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2021
China prohibits Tencent's Douyu–Huya merger
In a regulatory review, China's State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed concentration between Douyu and Huya, two livestreaming platforms backed by Tencent. The authority concluded that the merger could strengthen Tencent's dominant position in the relevant market and restrict competition. The decision blocked the transaction, which had been advanced with Tencent's involvement. The review outcome was announced as a prohibition of the Douyu–Huya concentration, reflecting antitrust scrutiny of platform mergers in China.
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2021
China prohibits Huya–Douyu merger
China's State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed merger of Huya and Douyu. The regulator found that the merger could further strengthen Tencent's dominant position in the game-livestreaming market and could have effects that exclude or restrict competition.
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2020
DouYu responds to food-waste concerns in livestreaming
DouYu was among the Chinese livestreaming platforms that described platform measures in response to reports of food waste in livestreams. DouYu said it would strengthen review of food-related livestream content. The response was reported alongside statements from Douyin and Kuaishou, which respectively described penalties for food-wasting behavior and possible removal of works, shutdown of livestreams or account bans for specified behaviors.
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2020
DouYu apologizes to Huya over misleading claims
DouYu issued an apology after reposting and publishing articles that it described as false and misleading, which portrayed Huya as engaging in so-called black PR. According to DouYu, a court found that this conduct constituted unfair competition. The apology concerned the dissemination of these articles to the public. DouYu stated that the articles were false and misleading and that it had apologized for reposting and publishing them.
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2020
Chinese regulator reviews Huya–Douyu merger filing
In December 2020, China's State Administration for Market Regulation stated that it was reviewing the concentration filing involving Guangzhou Huya Technology and Wuhan Douyu Fish-Enjoy Network Technology in accordance with the law. The regulator's statement concerned the merger filing between the two companies and did not announce a conclusion or outcome at that time.
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2020
Chinese regulator orders measures against platforms over minors' online-learning content
China's Cyberspace Administration announced that it had named Douyu, Sina Weibo, Baidu Tieba and other platforms for pushing content unrelated to learning in their education sections or platforms. It imposed measures including interviews, orders to rectify within a time limit, suspension of functions and takedowns.
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2021.07.21
Douyu launches Zhui Guang font[15]斗鱼推出“追光体”字体chinaz.com
Douyu launched its Zhui Guang font and said it was available for free use across platforms, including commercial use.
2021.07.12
Reported2021.07.12
Huya and DouYu terminate merger agreement[16]虎牙与斗鱼终止合并协议us.acrofan.com
Huya, DouYu, and the other named parties entered into termination agreements on July 12, 2021, terminating the merger agreement with immediate effect after the Chinese market regulator prohibited the proposed merger.
2021.07.10
Reported2021.07.11
China prohibits Huya–Douyu merger[13]China prohibits Huya–Douyu mergerfinance.people.com.cn
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed merger of Huya and Douyu, finding that it could further strengthen Tencent’s dominant position in the game-livestreaming market and could have effects that exclude or restrict competition.
2021.07.10
Reported2021.07.11
China prohibits Tencent's Douyu–Huya merger[12]China prohibits Tencent's Douyu–Huya mergerfinance.sina.com.cn
China's State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed Douyu–Huya concentration after its review found that the merger could strengthen Tencent's dominance and restrict competition.
2021.07.10
Reported2021.07.12
China's market regulator prohibits proposed Huya–DouYu merger[16]虎牙与斗鱼终止合并协议us.acrofan.com
China's State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed merger between Huya and DouYu following an antitrust review.
2021.07.10
Reported2021.07.10
China prohibits Huya–DouYu merger[17]中国禁止虎牙与斗鱼合并ent.people.com.cn
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited Huya and DouYu from merging, concluding that the transaction could exclude or restrict competition in relevant markets.
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Chinese regulator reviews Huya–Douyu merger filing[11]Chinese regulator reviews Huya–Douyu merger filingchinaz.com
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it was reviewing the concentration filing involving Guangzhou Huya Technology and Wuhan Douyu Fish-Enjoy Network Technology under the law.
2020.12.10
Douyu and China Children and Teenagers' Fund establish a charitable partnership[18]斗鱼与中国儿童少年基金会开展公益合作hy.stock.cnfol.com
Douyu and the China Children and Teenagers' Fund held a donation ceremony for their charitable cooperation and established a dedicated fund. Douyu made an initial donation of RMB 3 million; the fund was to support youth public-benefit projects planned jointly by the platform and the foundation.
2020.10.14
Reported2020.10.15
Chinese regulator orders measures against platforms over minors' online-learning content[14]Chinese regulator orders measures against platforms over minors' online-learning contentnews.china.com.cn
China's Cyberspace Administration announced that it had named Douyu, Sina Weibo, Baidu Tieba and other platforms for pushing content unrelated to learning in their education sections or platforms. It imposed measures including interviews, orders to rectify within a time limit, suspension of functions and takedowns.
2020.10.12
Reported2020.10.12
Huya and Douyu announce merger agreement[19]虎牙与斗鱼宣布签署合并协议163.com
Huya and Douyu announced that they had signed a merger agreement and plan; the proposed transaction would have Huya acquire all issued Douyu shares in a stock-for-stock merger. The merger was expected to be completed in the first half of 2021, subject to a special shareholder vote by Douyu.

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