China bans live streaming of unauthorized games
China announced on Friday that live streaming of unlicensed video games is prohibited, signaling a tightening of regulations as part of a broader assault on … Read more
China says influencer management organizations will be tightly regulated
As part of a 10-point “clean cyberspace” strategy released by the sector regulator on Thursday (Mar 17), China will “rectify” firms that manage social media … Read more
China’s new crackdown on celebrity culture and fans
New rules affect online fan groups that cause ‘chaos’ and promote wrong values. Chinese authorities have stepped up the ongoing crackdown on online communities dedicated … Read more
The case of Guo Meimei: from online celebrity to counterfeiting
Guo Meimei, 郭美 美, born as Guo Meiling 郭美玲 is a Chinese internet celebrity embroiled in a series of scandals and frauds that have caused … Read more
China live streaming: Would-be internet stars boost billion-dollar market
BEIJING (Reuters) – Jing Qi, a part-time presenter on the live streaming platform Huajiao, underwent cosmetic surgery in March to improve her chances of becoming … Read more
Full-time builder, part-time gymnast
A Chinese construction worker has become an online sensation for his self-taught fitness routines that he practices on site. Shi Shenwei, 23, a construction worker … Read more