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China clamps down on pessimistic social media, warns platforms.

7/10/2026

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China’s Cyberspace Administration launched a campaign to suppress social-media posts that exaggerate negative, pessimistic sentiments, such as “studying is useless.”
Hu Chenfeng’s posts were deleted after a livestream joke labeling people “Apple” or “Android.”
Zhang Xuefeng was barred from gaining followers after promising to donate 100 million yuan if Beijing invaded Taiwan.
The administration warned Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou and Weibo of strict punishments for not curbing “negative” content like sensational celebrity updates.

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Story summary

China’s Cyberspace Administration launched a campaign to suppress social-media posts that exaggerate negative, pessimistic sentiments, such as “studying is useless.”
Hu Chenfeng’s posts were deleted after a livestream joke labeling people “Apple” or “Android.”
Zhang Xuefeng was barred from gaining followers after promising to donate 100 million yuan if Beijing invaded Taiwan.
The administration warned Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou and Weibo of strict punishments for not curbing “negative” content like sensational celebrity updates.