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China Fines Top Social App Xiaohongshu for "Damaging Internet Ecology"
11 Sep
Summary
- China's cyberspace authority summoned and penalized Xiaohongshu
- Xiaohongshu accused of "damaging the internet ecology"
- Regulator's action taken in September 2025
On September 11, 2025, China's cyberspace regulator took action against the popular social media platform Xiaohongshu. The authority summoned the company and imposed penalties, accusing Xiaohongshu of "damaging the internet ecology".
The regulator's statement, released just last month, provided few details about the specific allegations or the nature of the penalties. Xiaohongshu, a leading social media and e-commerce app in China, has not yet responded to requests for comment.
This regulatory crackdown on Xiaohongshu comes amid China's broader efforts to tighten control over the country's thriving internet sector. The government has in recent years taken steps to rein in the influence of major tech firms, citing concerns over data privacy, monopolistic practices, and the spread of harmful content online.
