Chinese authorities increase scrutiny on social media platforms Kuaishou and Weibo: Here’s what happened

China’s internet regulator has announced disciplinary measures against popular social media platforms Kuaishou Technology and Weibo, citing repeated lapses in content oversight.

China targets Kuaishou and Weibo over content oversight

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) revealed on Saturday that its Beijing branch will summon company representatives, issue formal warnings, and require corrective action within a set period.

According to the regulator, both platforms failed to uphold their fundamental responsibility for managing online content….