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China's Kuaishou plans overhaul after $17m penalty for cybersecurity, content lapses

( February 6, 2026, 10:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese short-video app Kuaishou on Friday said it will implement corrective measures after receiving a 119.1 million yuan ($17.1 million) fine from Beijing regulators over cybersecurity and content-management failures. In a statement, the company pointed to technical management shortcomings and delayed emergency responses that allowed an increase in vulgar and explicit content. It said it has launched a full-scale risk assessment covering its safety infrastructure, emergency protocols and internal controls, and will take steps to address identified gaps and strengthen compliance and governance.The statement is attached (in Chinese). ...

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