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Tencent Holdings secured conditional approval from China's SAMR to acquire audio platform Ximalaya after a year-long antitrust review. The regulator imposed five conditions, including bans on exclusive deals and fee hikes, to mitigate potential negative market impacts. This move bolsters Tencent's position in China's digital content ecosystem.
China's State Council and Central Committee issued a 12-point plan to bolster labor protections for 200 million gig workers in delivery, ride-hailing, and platform jobs. The measures address timely and fair wage payments amid an economic slowdown driving more into informal work. It targets 'new employment groups' on online platforms.
Beijing is imposing stricter scrutiny on offshore incorporated vehicles used by Chinese tech and biotech firms for IPOs. This targets US dollar funds investing in these sectors and ensures asset sales face regulatory oversight. Approved structures must meet additional stock regulator requirements.
New Chinese regulation effective March 1 penalizes sharing minor images without consent amid AI deepfake risks. Shanghai student sparks national discussion on child privacy rights. Schools and parents urged to adopt consent protocols and blurring techniques.
Chinese NPC rep Tang Lijun suggests 'midnight silence' mechanism for short video platforms to force minors offline from 1-5am. Targets teen addiction fueled by algorithms during rest hours. Includes graded controls, parental tools, and AI-driven warnings.