Chinese authorities have recently shut down a number of social media accounts for spreading false military-related information, engaging in fraudulent marketing and illegally selling military-related products, the Cyberspace Administration of China said on Friday.
The administration said military and civilian authorities had taken action against accounts involved in serious violations of laws and regulations, which had disrupted online communication and damaged the image of the military and its personnel.
Some accounts used artificial intelligence to fabricate military-related content, including animated videos depicting fictitious misconduct among soldiers and manipulated images showing users posing with military generals, according to the administration.
Other accounts falsely advertised training services for military entrance examinations, claiming to offer access to internal examination quotas, relaxed medical requirements or guaranteed admission. Such practices were suspected of false advertising and online fraud.
Authorities also targeted accounts exploiting military-related topics for commercial gain, including those selling purported calligraphy by generals, offering paid consultations on military personnel transfers under the guise of insider information, and falsely claiming to arrange civilian positions in the military.
Some accounts posing as military veterans were found to have published sensitive information about military exercises and training, posing potential risks of information leaks. Others spread false claims about military careers or used military-related content to attract online traffic.
The administration also identified accounts illegally selling internal military training materials, uniforms and counterfeit military products, some marketed as military-grade goods or military souvenirs.
