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Luxury Influencers Vanish From Chinese Social Media In Wealth Crackdown

Some influencer accounts on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, have been blocked (Credit: AFP)

Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced.

The Douyin account of Wang Hongquan, a content creator who amassed more than four million followers with videos showing off designer outfits, first-class flights and his jade jewellery collection, was no longer accessible on Tuesday.

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