China is Banning Multiple Influencers for Flaunting Wealth
In a sweeping move to curb the rampant display of wealth on social media, China has taken stringent measures against high-profile influencers who flaunt their affluence. Among the most notable is Wang Hongquanxing , often referred to as "China's Kim Kardashian." With 4.3 million followers on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, Wang's accounts, along with his presence on Xiaohongshu, have been rendered inaccessible by the Chinese government's Cyberspace Administration. This crackdown isn't just limited to Wang; over a dozen other influencers have also faced similar bans. The Crackdown on Ostentatious Personas The Cyberspace Administration's ruling explicitly targets social media users who create "ostentatious personas." Wang, known for boasting about his seven high-value properties and his habit of never stepping out without $1.4 million worth of jewelry and clothing, embodies the type of persona now under scrutiny. According to Beijing N...
