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China punishes popular app for ‘trivial’ content
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/09/2025
» China’s internet regulator said on Thursday it had ordered “warnings and strict punishment” to bosses at the popular social media app Xiaohongshu over its online content, slamming “trivial” and “negative” posts.
China's internet users near 1.1 billion, driven by short videos
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/08/2024
» BEIJING - China's internet users approached 1.1 billion at the end of June, up 7.42 million from December, as a plethora of online entertainment options lured the young and old into joining the world's largest online population, the latest government figures showed.
China's ByteDance working with America's Broadcom on advanced AI chip
Reuters, Published on 24/06/2024
» BEIJING - China's ByteDance is working with US chip designer Broadcom on developing an advanced AI processor, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would help TikTok's owner secure sufficient supply of high-end chips amid US-Sino tensions.
Alibaba tests generative AI tools new tech arms race heats up
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/03/2024
» Alibaba Group Holding has started testing new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for merchants on Taobao and Tmall via a website called Huiwa, as the Chinese e-commerce giant leverages the technology to boost sales at its main domestic retail platforms.
China deletes 1.4m social media posts
Published on 27/05/2023
» BEIJING: China’s cyberspace regulator says 1.4 million social media posts have been deleted following a two-month investigation into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering and impersonation of state officials, among other “pronounced problems”.
Top influencers on China's version of TikTok are twin brothers with over 100m followers
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/11/2022
» Twin brothers who star in their own video skits about daily life have become the most popular influencers on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, amassing more than 100 million followers in four years.
Transform your complexion
Life, Noko, Published on 06/09/2022
» Going bare-skinned without make-up can be scary for women as they worry about visible flaws and whether they look good enough for the public.
TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat defend impact on kids at US hearing
AFP, Published on 27/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: Three social media networks massively popular with the youngest users -- TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube -- tried to convince skeptical US lawmakers Tuesday they are safe as worry about Facebook's potential harms spills over to other platforms.
Chinese version of TikTok limits kids under 14 to 40 minutes per day
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/09/2021
» HONG KONG: ByteDance's short video app Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, is limiting users under the age of 14 years old to just 40 minutes of use per day, tightening technology restrictions on China's youth as Beijing seeks to further crack down on "internet addiction" following recent video game time limits.
Chinese platforms agree on 'healthy' cyberspace
Published on 11/09/2021
» SHANGHAI: Chinese online content platforms, including Weibo and Tencent Video, have agreed to enforce more self-discipline to help maintain a “healthy” cyberspace environment, a government-affiliated industry association said on Saturday.