South China Morning Post
China targets ‘toxic’ traffic as viral sensations upend daily life and public services
Authorities in China are taking content creators, fan groups and online platforms to task as their aggressive pursuit of online traffic upends lives and public services across the country. State media and local authorities have called on…
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