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China’s “Sex‑IQ” Industry: How a Viral Influencer Turned Seduction into a 24m‑RMB Business — and Then Disappeared
A Chinese influencer monetised viral seductive tutorials into a profitable “sex‑IQ” education business that reportedly earned over 24 million yuan through tiered online and offline courses before her verified account was banned. The episode highlights how the knowledge‑payment market monetises intimate anxieties, blurring lines between empowerment and exploitation and posing fresh challenges for platforms and regulators.
When Copper Became a Commodity for the Shopping Cart: The Shuibei Copper-Bar Fad and Its Risks
Shuibei jewellery sellers and livestream channels have popularized 1kg copper bars as a quasi-investment, creating a gap between retail prices and industrial valuations. The craze has exposed severe liquidity problems for sellers and buyers alike, with many investors forced to accept scrap-copper prices on resale and regulators moving to tighten market practices.
Beijing Proposes National Rules for Pre‑Prepared Meals, Seeks Public Input on Labelling and Definitions
China has published draft national standards for pre‑prepared dishes and a proposal requiring restaurants to disclose processing methods, and is soliciting public comment. The rules aim to improve consumer protection and industry standardisation but may raise compliance costs for smaller businesses while accelerating consolidation and investment in cold‑chain infrastructure.
Temu's Turkish Office Reportedly Targeted in Early-Morning Raid — A Test of Cross‑Border E‑commerce Rules
A NetEase headline reported a dawn raid on Temu's Turkish office, though details and official confirmation remain scarce. The incident highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of cross‑border e‑commerce platforms and poses operational and reputational risks for Temu as it expands into complex national markets.