China warns Kuaishou and Weibo over content violations
China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has issued warnings and disciplinary measures against Kuaishou and Weibo, accusing both platforms of failing in their content management responsibilities. The regulator cited repeated violations, including trending lists filled with celebrity gossip and trivial updates, which it said undermine the platforms’ duties to manage information responsibly.
The measures include summoning company executives, issuing official warnings, and ordering mandatory rectifications within set deadlines.
Both Kuaishou and Weibo responded with statements acknowledging the criticism, saying they “take the matter very seriously,” and have created special task forces to oversee corrective action.
The crackdown comes amid broader regulatory scrutiny of Chinese tech firms. Just a day earlier, China’s market watchdog launched an investigation into Kuaishou’s e-commerce arm, Kuaigou, for suspected violations of national e-commerce laws.
The warnings highlight Beijing’s ongoing campaign to enforce tighter control over online platforms, particularly in areas where entertainment and celebrity culture dominate user engagement.