China’s live-streaming and social media platforms have been plagued by fake traffic generated by unscrupulous marketing companies. Photo: EPA-EFE
People’s Daily calls for prompt punishment to battle fake internet traffic
- The Communist Party mouthpiece says online platforms should work with the government to eradicate fake clicks and views
- China recently issued new rules banning the artificial inflation of internet traffic, but experts say enforcement remains a challenge
China’s live-streaming and social media platforms have been plagued by fake traffic generated by unscrupulous marketing companies. Photo: EPA-EFE