US EditionChina Launches Two-Month Social Media Crackdown Targeting Incitement and Pessimism
Chinese police detained three individuals for fabricating rumors and fake videos about Yu Menglong's death, disrupting public order during a nationwide content crackdown, officials said.
- China's Cyberspace Administration announced a two-month social media crackdown starting September 22, 2025, targeting harmful online content nationwide.
- The crackdown responds to prior penalties against three platforms, including disciplinary measures against Xiaohongshu on September 11 and warnings to Weibo and Kuaishou on September 20.
- The campaign focuses on regulating malicious incitement of conflict, promotion of violence, and negative life outlooks, such as world-weariness and content exploiting social hot spots.
- The CAC announced plans to impose sanctions on platforms that promote celebrity news or other content it deems inappropriate, encouraging social media services to enhance moderation efforts in order to create a more respectful and thoughtful online space.
- This crackdown implies stricter controls on content related to gender discord, rumors about the economy, and discrimination, reflecting Beijing's effort to curb social instability and negative sentiments online.
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The Chinese Internet Agency is demanding strict moderation and control from online services. It is now intended to take a particularly sharp stand against anything that violates it. Thus, the government could take action against some trends that are a thorn in its eye.
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Macau BusinessChina says combating 'malicious' content in two-month social media crackdown
China's top Internet regulator announced Sept 22 a sweeping two-month crackdown on social media, vowing to combat content containing "malicious incitement of conflict" and "negative outlooks on life such as world-weariness".
China announces drive to stamp out online content inciting 'violence or hostility'
2-month campaign to focus on social media platforms, short videos, and livestreaming platforms, with a thorough examination of trending topics, recommendations, and comments, says Cyberspace Administration - Anadolu Ajansı
Three people under compulsory measures of public security authorities for fabricating, spreading online rumors over tragic death of actor Yu: police report
The Chaoyang branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau released a police report on Sunday regarding the incident involving a person surnamed Yu, who accidentally fell to his death after drinking. Three individuals who fabricated and spread rumors have been subjected to compulsory measures by the public security authorities in accordance with the law, according to police report.
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