TV programs make money from commercials; Other online video sites run commercials or charge viewers, or both.
In September 2009, Wang Lifen quit CCTV, the state-run TV station, where she had worked as a senior producer and host for 15 years, and founded Umiwi.com.
The aspiration that drived her to leave an impressive career was vetoed in two weeks.
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