China Moves to Close Influencer Accounts Over Tax Violations

Beijing – China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) announced on 5 December 2025 that it will close social‑media influencer accounts that violate the law, including tax evasion. The statement was released in an official CAC briefing.

The regulator published a sanction list targeting influencers who post provocative material, promote materialistic values, or evade tax obligations. As an initial measure, platforms such as Weibo, Douyin and Kuaishou were ordered to disable streaming and e‑commerce functions on two accounts found to have evaded taxes.

The action signals that influencers with millions to tens of millions of followers must comply with tax rules and content standards, potentially reshaping digital marketing practices in China. Tighter oversight is expected to reduce tax avoidance and inappropriate online content.