Zhejiang Urges Curbs on Tech Giants' Traffic Power as Algorithms Deepen Social Divisions
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Oct 10
Zhejiang Urges Curbs on Tech Giants' Traffic Power as Algorithms Deepen Social Divisions
1 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Oct 10
Summary
Zhejiang’s Communist Party publicity department said online traffic should no longer be treated simply as a data resource, urging tighter oversight of major internet platforms.
A commentary published on social media on Thursday argued that public-feed traffic functions like a semi-public utility rather than a private asset controlled by tech companies.
The warning centered on algorithms, which provincial authorities said are amplifying social divisions and strengthening platforms’ power over what users see online.
The move adds to China’s broader scrutiny of platform governance, framing control of online traffic as a public-interest issue rather than a purely commercial one.