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Chinese Tech Mogul Held by Authorities Over Alleged Adult Content on Video Platform
Chen Shaojie, founder and CEO of DouYu — China’s leading video streaming platform — is being held by Chinese authorities over supposed “pornographic content” on the site.
Spanish Anti-Porn Activists Demand Laws to Match Utah and China
Local Spanish politicians and activists are demanding anti-porn legislation to mirror current initiatives in France, Germany, Utah and even China.
China Flaunts Online Censorship Successes
The Chinese government released a statement Wednesday touting the results of its campaign during the first quarter of 2023 to censor, threaten and punish platforms and websites for “harmful information,” a category in which China includes pornography.
Hong Kong Performer Erena So's Japanese AV Debut Hailed as Groundbreaking
Erena So’s debut in Japan is being hailed across Asia as a groundbreaking phenomenon for Chinese performers unapologetically promoting their sex content in the region’s premier adult video market.
Chinese Porn Seekers Use Obscure Steam App to Bypass Government Censorship
Chinese internet users have been bypassing the country’s strict censorship of adult content by using an obscure wallpaper app available on video game distribution platform Steam.
Svakom Sponsors Pride Event in Guangzhou, China
Svakom is noting the success of a recent Pride event hosted by the Zhitong Public Welfare Service Center in Guangzhou, China.
Chinese Researchers Announce 'Porn Police' AI Helmet to Aid State Censorship
A Chinese research team claims to have created a “mind-reading device” that detects “porn watching,” which could be used by police to enforce the country’s strict laws against sexual expression.
A Look at the Myths Surrounding Products That Are 'Made in China'
When it comes to product quality, the adult retail industry has come a long way. In the span of the last decade, we’ve seen manufacturers become more aware of what goes into high-quality toys and, in response, move away from the subpar practices of the past.
Svakom Sponsors International Women's Day Event in Shenzhen, China
Svakom recently partnered with the Global Friendship organization to sponsor its second International Women's Day event in Shenzhen, China.
China Renews Crackdown Against 'Pornography' as Beijing 2022 Olympics Begin
The Chinese government has stepped up a police campaign to crush “illegal and inappropriate content” — which it defines as “online rumors, pornography and superstition” — as the controversial 2022 Beijing Olympic Games kick off.
Chinese Social Media Giant Weibo Ordered to Crack Down on 'Soft Porn'
China’s social media giant Weibo announced a sweeping overhaul of its content moderation to target and eliminate content deemed to be sexual expression, or “soft porn,” after receiving a hefty fine by Chinese internet regulators.
China's Arrest of Alleged Pornographer Shines Light on Cultural Crisis
SHANGHAI — The Chinese government recently publicized the June arrest of a Shanghai-based actor-producer-director for allegedly producing pornography, but contradictions in the reporting on the prosecution of Shen Juhui shine a light on both the underground production of sexual content in China and the state’s ongoing moral panic campaign against “celebrity culture.”
China State Censorship Targets Karaoke, 'Low Taste' Content
The world’s most populous nation, China, has announced a further expansion of state censorship over content, targeting songs at karaoke parlors and also content that the government deems “low taste.”
New Report: Asia Leads 'Concerning' Global Trend Towards Internet Censorship
China, North Korea, Iran and several other nations on the Asian continent lead the global trend towards increased censorship of internet content — including blanket bans on “pornography” — according to a new study by cybersecurity research firm Comparitech titled, “Internet Censorship 2021: A Global Map of Internet Restrictions."
Biden Orders 'National Security' Review of All Foreign Apps
President Joe Biden yesterday issued an executive order mandating a vast review of “apps controlled by foreign adversaries” in order to assess national security and privacy issues.
Hong Kong: Obscenity Arrests After Decade-Old 'Gay Cops' Video Goes Viral
Hong Kong police arrested two people on Monday over their participation in a nine-year-old explicit video depicting men in police uniforms, a 10-second clip of which went viral in April.
pjur to Attend 2021 China Adult-Care Expo in Shanghai This Weekend
pjur will be represented with its own stand at the 2021 China Adult-Care Expo which unspools this weekend, April 16-18, at the ShanghaiMart Exhibition Center in Shanghai.
Playboy to Return to Stock Market Via Merger Led by Chinese Investors
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. announced today its return to the stock market, after eight years, through a $381 million merger with special purpose acquisition company Mountain Crest and guidance from Jones Day and Loeb & Loeb.
JD.com Surveys China's Pleasure Product Market Post-COVID
Chinese e-commerce site JD.com has released a consumer analysis on the sale of pleasure products after the original outbreak of COVID-19.
Chinese Pleasure Product Exports Keep Growing Despite Pandemic
China’s pleasure product exports have increased by 50% this year even during the worldwide COVID-19 public health crisis, according to industry reports shared by Shanghai and Hong Kong media last week.