In a move that could reshape online content creation, China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to have official qualifications before discussing “sensitive” subjects such as medicine, law, education, or finance online. The new influencer law, which came into effect on October 25, mandates that creators must show proof of their expertise — such…
An Air China flight from Hangzhou to Seoul was forced to make an emergency landing in Shanghai on Saturday after a lithium battery caught fire in the plane’s cabin. In a statement on social media, Air China confirmed the incident. “On October 18, on flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Incheon, a lithium battery in a…
A social media account run by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has strongly criticised the production and sale of toys depicting Japan’s World War II biological warfare unit, accusing them of promoting a distorted version of history. “On issues of national sentiment and historical justice, there is no room for opportunism or ambiguity,” the account…
As China settles into its “golden week” National Day holiday, the country’s cyber watchdogs are hard at work scouring the internet for negative sentiment, and handing out harsh penalties or imposing bans on influential online figures and social media platforms. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said on Monday that the latest round of its…
Competition, a struggling job market and immigration fears are fuelling criticism in China of the country’s new K visa programme, a scheme designed to attract foreign STEM talent. Unveiled in August and set to launch on Wednesday, the programme attracted an unexpected public backlash this week, with many voicing concerns about its potential impact on…
Officials in Shigatse in China’s Tibet autonomous region vowed to carry out an investigation on Sunday after the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off fireworks at the foot of the Himalayas in a publicity stunt. “We have immediately sent an investigation team to the site and will take…
BEIJING, Sept 20 — China’s internet regulator said today it would take “disciplinary and punitive measures” against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and “undesirable” content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said the measures would include “summonses for interviews, injunctions to correct breaches within…
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s internet regulator said on Saturday it has directed its Beijing branch to impose disciplinary measures on livestreaming platform Kuaishou Technology and social media company Weibo. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said in statement the actions to be taken include summoning company representatives, issuing official warnings, and ordering rectifications within a…
Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 range has run into early controversy in China, where customers have shared images of scratched display models just hours after launch. Visible scuffs on display models Shoppers in Hong Kong and Shanghai noticed visible scuffs on the deep blue iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, with some also reporting marks…
The law, which was issued in March, requires explicit and implicit labels for AI-generated text, images, audio, video and other virtual content. Explicit markings must be clearly visible to users, while implicit identifiers – such as digital watermarks – should be embedded in the metadata. The country’s top internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China…