China: State Administration for Market Regulation investigation into Hangzhou Boheng Culture Media over alleged deceptive marketing practices

Progress

Current status
in force
06 Feb 2026 in force

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

06 Feb 2026
in force

State Administration for Market Regulation issued CNY 30’000 fine against Hangzhou Boheng Culture Media for deceptive advertising practices

On 6 February 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a list of typical cases of unfair competition enforcement in the the artificial intelligence sector, including its investigation into Hangzhou Boheng Culture Media C…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body consumer protection authority