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{{short description|Chinese video streaming service}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox website
| name = iQIYI
| logo = IQIYI logo (2022).svg
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2022
| screenshot = 爱奇艺 logo.png
| screenshot_size = 250px
| collapsible = yes
| collapsetext = Screenshot
| background = 
| caption = Screenshot of iQiyi home page
| company_type =
| website_type = [[Video on demand]]
| language = {{Collapsible list|[[Chinese language|Chinese]]|[[English language|English]]|[[Indonesian language|Indonesian]]|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]|[[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]}}
| traded_as = {{NASDAQ|IQ}} ([[American depositary receipt|ADS]])
| founded = {{start date and age|2010|01|06}}
| location_city = [[Beijing]]
| location_country = [[China]]
| country_of_origin = China
| area_served = Worldwide{{efn|As of 2019, iQIYI directly operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong (in English and Cantonese only), Macau (in Portuguese and Cantonese only), Taiwan (until 2020), Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia}}
| founder = Gong Yu
| key_people = He Junjie<br />({{small|Chairman}})<br />Gong Yu<br />({{small|founder & CEO}})
| industry = {{hlist|[[Entertainment]]|[[mass media]]}}
| products = {{flatlist|
* [[Streaming media]]
* [[video on demand]]
* [[digital distribution]]
}}
| services = {{flatlist|
* Film production
* Film distribution
* Television production
* Television distribution
}}
| parent = [[Baidu]]
| url = {{Official URL}}
| commercial = 
| registration = 
| num_users = 101.4 million paid subscribers<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2022 |title=iQIYI Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results |url=https://iqiyiinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/7de39021-9355-4aca-96ca-f3ac0ceac924 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref>
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2010|04|22}}
| current_status = Active
}}
'''iQIYI''' ({{zh|c=|s=爱奇艺|t=愛奇藝|p=àiQíYì}}), formerly '''Qiyi''' ({{zh|c=奇艺|links=no|labels=no}}),<ref name="sina2011">{{cite web|url=http://tech.sina.com.cn/i/2011-11-28/17256394603.shtml|title=奇艺启动新域名背后：解决视听许可证遗留问题|publisher=[[Sina.com]]|date=28 November 2011|access-date=4 August 2017|language=zh|archive-date=4 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804214352/http://tech.sina.com.cn/i/2011-11-28/17256394603.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> is a Chinese [[Video on demand#Subscription models|subscription video on-demand]] [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[Streaming media|streaming]] service owned by [[Baidu]]. Headquartered in [[Beijing]], iQIYI primarily produces and distributes films and television series.

iQIYI is currently one of the largest online video sites in the world, with nearly 6 billion hours spent on its service each month and over 500 million monthly [[active users]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Russell|first1=Jon|title=Baidu's iQiyi video service raises $1.53 billion|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/21/baidus-iqiyi-video-service-raises-1-53-billion/|work=TechCrunch|language=en|access-date=2017-10-17|archive-date=2020-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604042844/https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/21/baidus-iqiyi-video-service-raises-1-53-billion/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ng|first1=Yi Shu|title=Netflix takes its first steps into China, the world's hungriest streaming market|url=http://mashable.com/2017/04/26/netflix-china-iqiyi/#G8YL20JxXZqb|work=Mashable|language=en|access-date=2017-10-17|archive-date=2019-12-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229204451/https://mashable.com/2017/04/26/netflix-china-iqiyi/#G8YL20JxXZqb|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url= http://www.thewrap.com/paramount-signs-licensing-deal-with-chinas-largest-online-video-platform-iqiyi/|title= Paramount Signs Licensing Deal With China's Largest Online Video Platform iQIYI|author= Jeff Sneider|date= July 8, 2015|access-date= July 14, 2015|work= [[The Wrap]]|quote= Paramount Pictures has signed a licensing agreement with iQIYI, the largest online video platform in China, that will give the company rights to offer 800 films from the studio’s library to subscribers of its SVOD service, Paramount announced Wednesday.|archive-date= July 11, 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150711232946/http://www.thewrap.com/paramount-signs-licensing-deal-with-chinas-largest-online-video-platform-iqiyi/|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-pacts-chinese-online-giant-831031|title=Lionsgate Pacts With Chinese Online Giant IQIYI|author=Kevin Cassidy|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=9 October 2015 |quote=Lionsgate has signed a long-term output deal for a number of high-profile Lionsgate and third-party feature films with China's largest comprehensive online video platform iQIYI.|access-date=2016-03-29|archive-date=2016-03-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318232703/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-pacts-chinese-online-giant-831031|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 29, 2018, the company issued its [[initial public offering]] in the [[United States]] and raised $2.25 billion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-29/baidu-s-iqiyi-drops-in-trading-debut-after-raising-2-3-billion|title=Baidu's iQiyi Drops in Debut After IPO Raising $2.3 Billion|date=2018-03-29|work=Bloomberg.com|access-date=2018-04-03|language=en|archive-date=2020-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607202605/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-29/baidu-s-iqiyi-drops-in-trading-debut-after-raising-2-3-billion|url-status=live}}</ref> iQIYI has not been available in [[Taiwan]] since October 15, 2020 due to a ban on partnerships with [[Mainland China|mainland Chinese]] video streaming companies after iQIYI was found to be used by China's [[Taiwan Affairs Office]] for conducting [[United front in Taiwan|united front]] activities on the island.<ref>{{cite news |last=Xue |first=Yujie |date=2020-09-22 |title=iQiyi's Taiwan agent to cease serving local users from October 15 after ban on Chinese streaming platforms |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |publisher= |url=https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3102504/iqiyis-taiwan-agent-cease-serving-local-users-october-15-after-ban |access-date=2020-01-19}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

== History ==
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iQIYI was founded on January 6, 2010, by [[Baidu]], the company behind China's largest online [[search engine]], with support from [[Providence Equity Partners]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Baidu {{!}} Press Releases|url = http://ir.baidu.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=188488&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1816090|website = ir.baidu.com|access-date = 2015-12-29|archive-date = 2015-06-27|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150627042106/http://ir.baidu.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=188488&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1816090|url-status = live}}</ref> It changed its name to iQIYI in November 2011.<ref name="sina2011"/> On November 2, 2012, Baidu bought Providence's stake and took 100% ownership of the site.<ref>{{Cite press release|title = iQIYI and Venice Film Festival Begin a Brand New Cooperation from 2014|url = http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iqiyi-and-venice-film-festival-begin-a-brand-new-cooperation-from-2014-273411591.html|website = www.prnewswire.com|access-date = 2015-12-29|archive-date = 2016-03-04|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041843/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iqiyi-and-venice-film-festival-begin-a-brand-new-cooperation-from-2014-273411591.html|url-status = live}}</ref> On May 7, 2013, Baidu purchased the online video business of [[PPS.tv|PPStream Inc.]] for $370 million, which became a subsidiary of iQIYI much later. On 17 July 2014, the site launched its film production division, iQIYI Motion Pictures, to expand existing cooperative projects with overseas peers, including purchasing releases and co-producing movies. On September 4, iQIYI cooperated with [[Venice Film Festival]], streaming the festival's movies online. In August 2014, iQIYI generated over 6.95 billion hours of viewing on its website.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 8月PC视频：爱奇艺PPS八连冠，每人日均观看超50分钟_网易数码|url = http://digi.163.com/14/0926/17/A73AHNMG001618JV.html|website = digi.163.com|access-date = 2015-12-29|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040136/http://digi.163.com/14/0926/17/A73AHNMG001618JV.html|archive-date = 2016-03-04|url-status = dead}}</ref> In October, iQIYI participated in the [[Busan Film Festival]], signing exclusive rights to nearly 100 South Korean titles.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/busan-chinas-iqiyi-signs-rights-739457 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title=Busan: China's iQiyi Signs Exclusive Rights to 90 South Korean Films | access-date=2014-11-04 | archive-date=2020-01-03 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103120444/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/busan-chinas-iqiyi-signs-rights-739457 | url-status=live }}</ref> On November 19, 2014, [[Xiaomi]] and [[Shunwei Capital]] invested $300 Million in iQIYI for about 10 percent to 15 percent of the site, while Baidu invested an additional $100 million and held about 80 percent.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-19/xiaomi-shunwei-to-invest-300-million-in-iqiyi-for-video.html | work=Bloomberg | title=Xiaomi Stake Said to Value IQiyi at Up to $3 Billion | date=November 19, 2014 | access-date=2017-03-07 | archive-date=2015-01-12 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112051925/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-19/xiaomi-shunwei-to-invest-300-million-in-iqiyi-for-video.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

In September 2014, iQIYI had established a [[Chinese Communist Party]] (CCP) committee inside of the company, according to the official newspaper of the [[Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party]], the ''[[People's Daily]]''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=坚守导向爱奇艺引领视频网站健康生态--传媒--人民网 |url=http://media.people.com.cn/n1/2017/1020/c40606-29597654.html |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[People's Daily]] |language=zh}}</ref> In November 2014, following the [[National Radio and Television Administration]] ban of all live-steaming of American TV shows, iQIYI's vice editor-in-chief defended the ban, stating that such content was against "socialist values."<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-12-18 |title=爱奇艺高管为广电总局审查政策辩护|url=https://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD/20141218-%E7%88%B1%E5%A5%87%E8%89%BA%E9%AB%98%E7%AE%A1%E4%B8%BA%E5%B9%BF%E7%94%B5%E6%80%BB%E5%B1%80%E5%AE%A1%E6%9F%A5%E6%94%BF%E7%AD%96%E8%BE%A9%E6%8A%A4%E2%80%8D |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[Radio France Internationale]] |language=zh-Hans}}</ref>

On December 8, 2014, iQIYI's chief content officer Ma Dong said the portal planned to more than double original production in 2015, with at least 30 titles and 500 episodes on the slate compared to 13 in 2014.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://variety.com/2014/digital/news/atf-chinas-iqiyi-to-double-production-slate-in-2015-1201374591/ | work=Variety | first=Janine | last=Stein | title=ATF: China's iQIYI to Double Production Slate in 2015 | date=December 9, 2014 | access-date=December 9, 2017 | archive-date=June 4, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604053822/https://variety.com/2014/digital/news/atf-chinas-iqiyi-to-double-production-slate-in-2015-1201374591/ | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, iQIYI purchased the streaming rights to eight top entertainment shows in mainland China, and several entertainment shows in Taiwan and South Korea, including ''[[Hurry Up, Brother|Running Man]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|title = 年度重磅综艺《造梦者》 1月9日独家登陆爱奇艺-新华网|url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2015-01/04/c_127357331.htm|website = [[Xinhua]]|access-date = December 29, 2015|archive-date = January 5, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150105191849/http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2015-01/04/c_127357331.htm|url-status = dead}}</ref> In March 2016, it announced that it would launch in [[Taiwan]].<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://variety.com/2016/digital/asia/chinas-iqiyi-launches-streaming-taiwan-1201741705/|title= China's iQIYI Expands Streaming to Taiwan|first= Patrick|last= Frater|date= March 30, 2016|access-date= March 30, 2016|work= [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|archive-date= March 30, 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160330181029/http://variety.com/2016/digital/asia/chinas-iqiyi-launches-streaming-taiwan-1201741705/|url-status= live}}</ref> In June 2016, it reported that it had 20 million subscribers.<ref>{{Cite news|url= http://technode.com/2016/12/12/chinas-online-video-market-in-the-middle-of-transition-to-paid-subscribers-self-produced-content/|title= China's Online Video Market in the Middle of Transition to Paid Subscribers, Self-Produced Content|first= Tracey|last= Xiang|date= December 12, 2016|access-date= January 2, 2017|work= TechNode|archive-date= January 2, 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170102174619/http://technode.com/2016/12/12/chinas-online-video-market-in-the-middle-of-transition-to-paid-subscribers-self-produced-content/|url-status= live}}</ref>

In June 2014, iQIYI co-produced and distributed the drama ''Mysterious Summer'' with major Japanese broadcaster [[Fuji TV]]. It was the first drama co-production between China and Japan and has been viewed more than 60 million times as of October 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fuji TV to commence internet-based distribution for "Mysterious Summer" {{!}} OnScreenAsia.com|url=http://www.onscreenasia.com/article/fuji-tv-to-commence-internet-based-distribution-for-mysterious-summer/15426|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509174542/http://onscreenasia.com/article/fuji-tv-to-commence-internet-based-distribution-for-mysterious-summer/15426|archive-date=2015-05-09|access-date=2015-12-29|website=www.onscreenasia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=International Business Themes Dominate Tokyo Market Seminars|url=https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/international-business-themes-dominate-tokyo-market-seminars-040046712.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211120012/https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/international-business-themes-dominate-tokyo-market-seminars-040046712.html|archive-date=2015-02-11|access-date=2015-12-29|website=www.yahoo.com|date=October 21, 2014 }}</ref>

In 2017, the ''People Daily'' reported that two thirds of high-level staff in iQIYI's content department were CCP members.<ref name=":2" />

On April 25, 2017, [[Netflix]] (which does not operate at all in China) announced that it had reached a licensing deal with iQIYI, under which some [[List of original programs distributed by Netflix|Netflix original]] productions would be available on iQIYI day-and-date with their premieres worldwide.<ref name="thr-iquyideal">{{Cite news|title=Netflix Signs Licensing Deal With China's iQiyi|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-signs-licensing-deal-chinas-iqiyi-997071|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=24 April 2017 |access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=26 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426002956/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-signs-licensing-deal-chinas-iqiyi-997071|url-status=live}}</ref>

In November 2018, iQIYI announced that it was raising new cash. The video business said that it will issue $500 million in convertible senior notes. Proceeds from the offering will go towards content and technology investments as well as capped call transactions to reduce potential dilution to shareholders upon conversion of the notes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/28/iqiyi-500-million-convertible-notes/|title=China's iQiyi to offer $500M convertible note as content costs balloon|work=TechCrunch|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en-US|archive-date=2019-06-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603084332/https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/28/iqiyi-500-million-convertible-notes/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2020, iQIYI opened a new office in Singapore at [[Robinson Road, Singapore|Robinson Road]] to serve as the regional headquarters for [[Southeast Asia]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-12-15|title=iQiyi to hire over 200 staff in its Singapore international HQ in next few years|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/garage/iqiyi-to-hire-over-200-staff-in-its-singapore-international-hq-in-next-few-years|access-date=2020-12-17|website=The Business Times|language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, iQIYI announced its production of ''[[My Roommate Is a Gumiho]]'' as its first Korean Original Series.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Frater|first=Patrick|date=2020-12-03|title=China's iQIYI to Produce 'Roommate' as its First Korean Original Series|url=https://variety.com/2020/streaming/asia/china-iqiyi-to-produce-roommate-first-korean-series-1234845020/|access-date=2021-02-16|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> Due to positive reviews over their first self-produced series, which starred [[Jang Ki-yong]] and [[Lee Hye-ri]] (member of [[Girl's Day]]), iQIYI expressed that they gained confidence in releasing more original Korean dramas produced under its name, like their announced upcoming productions of dramas like ''[[Bad and Crazy]]'' (starring [[Lee Dong-wook]], [[Han Ji-eun]] and [[Wi Ha-joon]]) in 2021, and ''[[Shooting Stars (South Korean TV series)|Shooting Stars]]'' in 2022, with the hope of expanding their potential in the production of original Korean shows.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/other/iqiyi-announces-original-korean-drama-shooting-stars-starring-lee-sung-kyoung-kim-young-dae/ar-AANRCsX?li=BBr8HnD|title=iQiyi announces original Korean Drama 'Shooting Stars' starring Lee Sung-kyoung, Kim Young-dae|website=MSN Entertainment|date=30 August 2021|access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/lee-dong-wook-superhero-cop-iqiyi-drama-bad-and-crazy-140036164.html|title=Lee Dong-wook is a superhero cop in iQiyi drama Bad And Crazy|website=Yahoo News|date=7 September 2021|access-date=8 September 2021}}</ref>

Also, iQIYI began to expand its horizon on producing Southeast Asian shows to stream as iQIYI originals for more viewership. In August 2021, iQIYI streamed a Singaporean drama series titled ''The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang'', which will be its first Southeast Asian original series starring local actors from Singapore like [[Lawrence Wong (actor)|Lawrence Wong]] and [[Qi Yuwu]], and Taiwanese actress Kate Kinney. The drama is also a remake of the 2014 Chinese drama series, but in a Southeast Asian setting.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/lawrence-wong-qi-yuwu-ferryman-legends-nanyang-iqiyi-august-272766|title=Lawrence Wong, Qi Yuwu's supernatural drama coming to iQiyi in August|website=CNA|date=27 July 2021|access-date=21 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chinas-iqiyi-develop-regional-stars-southeast-asia-push-261436|title=China's iQIYI to develop regional stars for Southeast Asia push|website=CNA|date=17 March 2021|access-date=21 August 2021|archive-date=21 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821152126/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chinas-iqiyi-develop-regional-stars-southeast-asia-push-261436|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In October 2021, iQIYI and THEMA went into a partnership to launch their services on Netgem TV in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]], with iQIYI hoping to distribute Asian content on European media to create a larger global audience.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21032-iqiyi-thema-partner-to-launch-on-netgem-tv-in-the-uk-and-ireland|title=IQiyi, THEMA Partner to Launch on Netgem TV in the UK and Ireland|website=The Fast Mode|date=12 October 2021|access-date=13 October 2021}}</ref>

During the [[26th Busan International Film Festival]], iQIYI partnered with Philippine broadcaster [[ABS-CBN]] to produce ''Saying Goodbye'' and ''Hello, Heart'' as the first two Philippine original series which will release later this year.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Frater|first=Patrick|date=2021-10-11|title=iQiyi International Unveils First Philippines Series, More Korean Originals|url=https://variety.com/2021/global/asia/iqiyi-first-philippines-series-korean-originals-busan-1235085536/|access-date=2021-10-11|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-11-23|title='Hello Heart,' 'Saying Goodbye' to air on iQiyi in Dec.|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/23/21/hello-heart-saying-goodbye-to-air-on-iqiyi-in-dec|access-date=2021-11-23|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}</ref>

In May 2022, iQIYI Sports announced a streaming rights request to the Italian football competition Serie A. This marks the fifth acquisition since the expansion into the sports market after acquiring streaming rights to other sporting events such as UEFA, AFC, the English Premier League and Spanish La liga.<ref>{{Cite news|date=19 May 2022|url=https://pandaily.com/iqiyi-sports-lands-streaming-rights-for-italian-serie-a/|title=iQiyi Sports acquires Serie A rights|website=Pan Daily|access-date=24 May 2022}}</ref> The same month, iQIYI removed all movies of [[Keanu Reeves]] after he appeared at a virtual event hosted by [[Tibet House US]] due to its linkages with the [[14th Dalai Lama]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=基努·里维斯因支持西藏被封杀倡导者吁各界观看《勿忘西藏》纪录片 |url=https://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shaoshuminzu/lf-03262022165723.html |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=[[Radio Free Asia]] |language=zh-cn}}</ref>

== Reception ==
In 2019, Taiwan's [[Institute for National Defense and Security Research]] reported that iQIYI is used by China's [[Taiwan Affairs Office]] to further [[United front in Taiwan|united front]] efforts on the island.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last1=Wang Yi-hung and William Hetherington |first1=Liu Li-jen |title=Bilibili found to be renting server space in Taiwan |url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2019/09/05/2003721740 |accessdate=4 September 2019 |website=[[Taipei Times]] |publisher=}}</ref> In response, Taiwan banned the company.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Szu-yun |first=Su |date=August 19, 2020 |title=Taiwan to bar local agents from representing Chinese OTT services |work=[[Central News Agency (Taiwan)|Central News Agency]] |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202008190009 |url-status=live |access-date=August 19, 2020}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=August 19, 2020 |editor-last=Mudie |editor-first=Luisetta |title=Taiwan to Ban Chinese Media Apps Over Security Concerns |url=https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/apps-08192020151002.html |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2020-08-21 |website=[[Radio Free Asia]] |language=en}}</ref>

In April 2020, activist investors, including [[Muddy Waters Research]], accused iQIYI of overstating its revenue and subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jaeger|first=Jaclyn|date=April 9, 2020|title=Luckin Coffee, iQIYI fraud allegations point to wider China problem|url=https://www.complianceweek.com/accounting-and-auditing/luckin-coffee-iqiyi-fraud-allegations-point-to-wider-china-problem/28735.article|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200721004909/https://www.complianceweek.com/accounting-and-auditing/luckin-coffee-iqiyi-fraud-allegations-point-to-wider-china-problem/28735.article|archive-date=2020-07-21|access-date=2020-07-21|website=Compliance Week|language=en}}</ref> Short-seller Wolfpack Research also accused the company of inflating revenue numbers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kharpal |first=Arjun |date=2020-04-08 |title=Chinese video streaming giant iQiyi accused of fraud, company says report contains 'misleading conclusions' |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/08/iqiyi-accused-of-fraud-by-wolfpack-muddy-waters.html |access-date=2020-11-25 |website=[[CNBC]] |language=en}}</ref> In August 2020, it was announced that the [[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]] subsequently launched an investigation into iQIYI.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ping |first=Chong Koh |date=2020-08-14 |title=A Chinese Netflix Faces SEC Probe After Short-Seller Report |language=en-US |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-chinese-netflix-faces-sec-probe-after-short-seller-report-11597394249 |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=2020-08-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814094243/https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-chinese-netflix-faces-sec-probe-after-short-seller-report-11597394249 |archive-date=2020-08-14 |issn=0099-9660}}</ref> Later in early October 2020, iQIYI made a statement that an internal review into the allegations of fraud made by the American short seller Wolfpack Research, “did not uncover any evidence that would substantiate the allegations.” The internal review had been conducted by an independent audit committee, which included "a Big 4 accounting firm that is not the Company's auditor."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bary |first=Emily |title=IQiyi says internal review found no evidence to substantiate short seller's fraud allegations |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/iqiyi-says-internal-review-found-no-evidence-to-substantiate-short-sellers-fraud-allegations-2020-10-05 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=MarketWatch |language=EN-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Chinese Video Streamer Says Internal Review Debunks Fraud Claims |url=https://www.caixinglobal.com/2020-10-07/chinese-video-streamer-says-internal-review-debunks-fraud-claims-101612574.html |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=[[Caixin]] |language=en}}</ref>

In June 2020, the Beijing Internet Court sided with a customer who sued the company for breaching the terms and conditions of the 'VIP' subscription. iQIYI had charged additional fees for pre-screens of dramas, although paying customers were promised access at no extra charge.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=3 June 2020 |title=Court Rules Against iQiyi for Charging Premium Subscribers Extra |url=http://www.sixthtone.com/news/1005754/court-rules-against-iqiyi-for-charging-premium-subscribers-extra |access-date=2020-11-25 |website=[[Sixth Tone]] |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of iQiyi original programming|List of iQIYI original programming]]
*[[List of streaming media services]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website}}

{{Video digital distribution platforms}}
{{Chinese Internet video website}}

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