China internet crackdown: ByteDance, Alibaba platforms fined; harmful content cited
China’s internet watchdog has taken action against Bytedance’s Jinri Toutiao and Alibaba’s UCWeb for allegedly spreading harmful content. This move follows the launch of a two-month campaign by Beijing to tighten control over online content, targeting material that incites conflict or promotes negative outlooks. The platforms face penalties for failing to properly manage information and…
