( February 6, 2026, 09:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The internet regulator in Beijing slapped a hefty fine of 119.1 million yuan ($17.1 million) on Chinese short-video app Kuaishou Friday for failing to meet cybersecurity obligations, address system vulnerabilities and promptly halt the transmission of or remove illicit content, according to Beijing Internet Information Office. Citing China’s Cybersecurity Law and Administrative Penalty Law, the regulator imposed a fine, warned the company, and urged it to implement corrective measures within a set timeline while strictly addressing those responsible and requiring the platform to manage accounts in full compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Under the central internet regulator’s directive, an investigation was launched after the platform was found to have hosted explicit and vulgar live broadcasts.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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