Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. An error message displayed on the Chinese version of TikTok said Mr. Wang’s account had been blocked “due to violations of Douyin’s community guidelines”. China’s Internet watchdog in April launched the “Clear …
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Amid China’s ongoing crackdown on multiple sectors in civil society, the country’s state council published a set of guidelines last week, aiming to promote a “civilized” internet by strengthening supervision over news websites and online platforms by asking them to promote socialist values. The escalation of suppression has scared a lot of people in China, which results in a lot …
Chinese Apps banned: What happens next In a big announcement, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Monday banned hugely popular 59 Chinese Apps amidst simmering tension between the two countries. The 59 Chinese Android and iOS Apps include TikTok, UC Browser, ShateIt, and lifestyle apps such as Club Factory and Shein among others. Full List of banned Chinese Apps …