# Chinese Regulation

China Slams Tech Giants with $500 Million Fine as 'Ghost Kitchen' Crackdown Intensifies

Chinese regulators have fined seven major e-commerce platforms 3.597 billion yuan for food safety violations involving 'ghost kitchens' and unlicensed vendors. The move marks a significant escalation in executive accountability, with personal fines levied against company leadership alongside operational suspensions for new bakery listings.