
[The World of Chinese] The shady world of Chinese online reviews
China Stories
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How to Avoid Dubious Online Reviews and Rankings
Shaohongshoo limited 29 brands accounts on the grounds that they had been involved in false marketing. In 2016, 21-year-old cancer patient Wadesoshi died after undertaking experimental treatment at a hospital which appeared high in Baidu search results. This tragedy and other issues have combined to greatly undermine public faith through the trustworthiness of online reviews and rankings. According to a survey covering 22,765 respondents from different provinces and municipalities in China,. consumers are increasingly concerned about online reviews.
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