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Crackdown on online military-related fraud

Chinese regulatory authorities, on Thursday, launched a two-month campaign to crack down on improper marketing, hype and misinformation related to military and veteran affairs online. The campaign targets 10 categories of misconduct, including AI-generated military misinformation, impersonation of service members or veterans for fraud, misleading recruitment information, unauthorized sales of military insignia and uniforms, and paid consultancies exploiting benefit policies. The joint operation, running from October through December, will hold online platforms accountable, shut down violating accounts and expose prominent cases to foster a healthier online environment.

Former Chengdu mayor prosecuted for bribery

Wang Fengchao, former mayor of Chengdu, Sichuan province, has been prosecuted on charges of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Thursday. The Changsha People's Procuratorate in Hunan province filed an indictment against Wang with the Changsha Intermediate People's Court. Prosecutors allege he abused his positions at State-owned enterprises and in government to seek benefits for others and accept an especially large amount of money and valuables. Wang was investigated in November 2025 and expelled from the Communist Party of China in June 2026.

CHINA DAILY