Misinformation
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Pang Donglai Denies Claims of 5 Million Job Losses Due to Ecommerce
Chinese retailer Pang Dong Lai has refuted online claims falsely attributed to them regarding job losses resulting from e-commerce decline. The company stated they never released content suggesting “If e-commerce collapses, 5 million people will lose their jobs.” They urged the public to verify information and avoid misinformation. Pang Dong Lai reported strong first-half sales of RMB 11.707 billion. Founder Yu Donglai announced ambitious 2025 targets focused on profits and employee compensation, indicating a commitment to talent retention.
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Automobile Bloggers Banned for Maliciously Insulting Entrepreneurs and Encouraging Boycott of New Energy Brands
Weibo is cracking down on online “malicious attacks” and misinformation targeting entrepreneurs and EV brands. Several users, including @不严肃的克拉拉, @猪倌玩电车不养猪, and @Remi雷米侃电车, have been suspended for violating platform guidelines, such as product disparagement and personal attacks. Weibo aims to promote objective reviews and industry analysis, warning against defamatory tactics, citing similar action against blogger @Blood旌旗 for attacking companies and energy policies.
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Blogger Ordered to Pay 300,000 Yuan for False Accusations Against Honor; Executive Responds: We Will Not Tolerate Smear Campaigns
A social media influencer was ordered to pay RMB 300,000 (approximately $42,000 USD) to a smartphone manufacturer for defamation, a ruling upheld on appeal. The case involved unsubstantiated claims, forcing the influencer to retract statements, apologize publicly, and remove defamatory content. The manufacturer emphasized constructive criticism while warning against disparagement, highlighting the legal risks of spreading misinformation in the tech industry.
