news Scmp World 2026-07-09

China Faces Backlash Over Child Influencers Promoting 'Distorted Values'

Online videos featuring Chinese child influencers engaging in staged, and sometimes disturbing, activities have sparked controversy. Critics argue these performances promote distorted values.

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