Why Were 11 Regulations on Live Streaming Tipping Introduced and What Is Their Significance? Expert Analysis

Liu Xiaochun, Director of the Internet Law Research Center at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: The issuance of this notice primarily targets a series of irregularities in the live streaming tipping industry, especially concerning the protection of minors. When minors watch live streams, their tipping behavior is often inconsistent with their own cognitive and judgment capabilities. This frequently results in irrational, particularly high-value, tipping. In this regard, both platforms and streamers may engage in guiding or inducing behaviors, making these irregularities quite prominent.