Chinese platforms agree on ‘healthy’ cyberspace
Big tech firms respond to growing pressure from regulators to rein in ‘chaotic’ celebrity culture
SHANGHAI: Chinese online content platforms, including Weibo and Tencent Video, have agreed to enforce more self-discipline to help maintain a “healthy” cyberspace environment, a government-affiliated industry association said on Saturday.
Chinese regulators last month cracked down on what they call a “chaotic” celebrity fan culture after a series of scandals involving performing artists. The authorities barred platforms from publishing lists of popular celebrities and ordered fan groups to be regulated.
The China Association of Performing Arts (Capa) said it met on Friday with platform…
