# China tech regulation
Latest news and articles about China tech regulation
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China Turns the Screws on Live‑Stream Commerce: Platforms to Bear Whole‑Chain Responsibility
China’s market regulator announced an escalation in live‑stream e‑commerce oversight, insisting platforms act as gatekeepers and promoting a ‘one case, three investigations’ enforcement model. The measures include tougher verification, a national platform standard, targeted inspections of counterfeit and deceptive practices, and new tools that can limit a streamer’s traffic or suspend broadcasts.
Shanghai Tax Authority Penalises Pinduoduo — A Reminder That China’s Tech Firms Must Square Up on Taxes
Shanghai tax authorities have imposed an administrative penalty on Pinduoduo for tax‑related breaches. The market reaction — a pre‑market uptick in US‑listed shares — suggests investors view the action as manageable, but it reinforces tax compliance as a rising regulatory risk for China’s internet platforms.