The New Internet Regulations in China Concerning Fan Culture

Xiao Zhan became a different kind of symbol in China. Instead of the guardian angel of beauty who helps you be your best self, he became not only toxic to brands but seen as a danger to Chinese society. The reason why they're scared of fan culture and want to impose some controls over it is not because in and of itself reporting culture is a bad thing. It's just that they want to be able to harness it for their ends.