China tightens content controls on social media influencers

China tightens controls on independent content creators in its latest regulatory guidelines for tech companies.

Online platforms must take prompt action to monitor and suspend user accounts that spread false information or intervene on current issues in a harmful manner, among other measures required by the Cyberspace Administration of China in a security concerns. notice published Monday. The thirteen guidelines, which date from last week, do not specify the type of content that would be considered illegal or harmful, but indicate that it is the responsibility of platform providers to strengthen their management of these so-called auto -media. accounts.