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Kuaishou Fined $3.7 Million for E-Commerce Violations

1/31/2026

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The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) fined Kuaishou Technology's unit 26 million yuan (US$3.7 million) for seven breaches in live-streaming e-commerce operations.
The regulator cited seven breaches, including failure to disclose information, unreasonable fees, and inadequate consumer protection.
The investigation began in September to address 'chaotic practices' in the market.
Kuaishou accepted the penalty and pledged to improve compliance and service quality, amid broader regulatory efforts.

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The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) fined Kuaishou Technology's unit 26 million yuan (US$3.7 million) for seven breaches in live-streaming e-commerce operations.
The regulator cited seven breaches, including failure to disclose information, unreasonable fees, and inadequate consumer protection.
The investigation began in September to address 'chaotic practices' in the market.
Kuaishou accepted the penalty and pledged to improve compliance and service quality, amid broader regulatory efforts.