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Li Jiaqi

Li Jiaqi (Chinese: 李佳琦; born 7 June 1992) is a Chinese livestreamer, e-commerce salesperson, social media influencer, and entrepreneur known for beauty and cosmetics marketing.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Li Jiaqi (Chinese: 李佳琦; born 7 June 1992) is a Chinese livestreamer, e-commerce salesperson, social media influencer, and entrepreneur known for beauty and cosmetics marketing. He is widely associated with livestream shopping in China and is often nicknamed the “Lipstick King.” For Canadian readers, he represents one of the most influential figures in livestream shopping, a retail model that has affected global e-commerce practices and consumer marketing trends.

Early life and background

Li Jiaqi was born in Yueyang, Hunan, in 1992. Public sources describe him as entering the beauty retail sector before moving into livestream commerce.

Career in livestream commerce

He became known for livestream product promotion, especially in beauty and cosmetics. His product demonstrations, particularly lipstick testing and cosmetics sales, helped him gain widespread recognition. Reports note that his livestreams generated large sales volumes and helped make him one of China’s best-known shopping streamers.

Public image and nickname

Li Jiaqi is commonly called the “Lipstick King” because of his lipstick demonstrations and cosmetics focus. His presentation style and sales record made him a prominent figure in Chinese e-commerce media.

Business role

Sources identify him as a partner in Meiwan (Shanghai) Network Technology Co., Ltd., linking him to the business side of livestream retail. He has also been described as a lecturer for a Taobao writing and media course at Jiangsu Normal University.

Key facts

  • Li Jiaqi is a Chinese livestreamer, e-commerce salesperson, and entrepreneur known for beauty and cosmetics marketing.
  • He is widely known as the “Lipstick King” for his lipstick testing and cosmetics demonstrations.
  • He was born in Yueyang, Hunan, in 1992 and entered the beauty retail sector before livestream commerce.
  • He is a partner at Meiwan (Shanghai) Network Technology Co., Ltd. and has also been a lecturer for a Taobao writing and media course.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Li Jiaqi as one of the most influential figures in livestream shopping, a retail model that has affected global e-commerce practices and consumer marketing trends.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Li Jiaqi?
Li Jiaqi is a Chinese livestreamer, e-commerce salesperson, influencer, and entrepreneur known for beauty and cosmetics sales.
Why is Li Jiaqi called the “Lipstick King”?
He became famous for lipstick testing and cosmetics demonstrations during livestreams, which led to the nickname “Lipstick King.”
Where was Li Jiaqi born?
He was born in Yueyang, Hunan, China.
What is Li Jiaqi known for in e-commerce?
He is known for helping popularize livestream shopping and for generating large sales volumes through online product promotions.
Is Li Jiaqi associated with a company?
Yes. Sources describe him as a partner of Meiwan (Shanghai) Network Technology Co., Ltd.

References

  1. Chinese Wikipediahttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E4%BD%B3%E7%90%A6_(%E7%BD%91%E7%BB%9C%E7%BA%A2%E4%BA%BA)
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and lecturer role.
  2. English Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Jiaqi_(beauty_influencer)
    Supports: English name Austin Li, role as streamer/influencer/entrepreneur, and nickname “Lipstick King.”
  3. Douyin Baikehttps://m.baike.com/wikiid/7238464911444607033
    Supports: Occupation as e-commerce streamer and partnership with Meiwan (Shanghai) Network Technology Co., Ltd.
  4. Sina Financehttps://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2020-12-11/doc-iiznctke5885847.shtml?cre=tianyi&mod=pctech&loc=13&r=0&rfunc=27&tj=none&tr=1
    Supports: Role as a top livestream host and association with beauty-commerce livestreaming.
  5. The Paperhttps://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_3927293
    Supports: Background as a Yueyang native and early public profile in livestream commerce.