Overview

• Qing Chenjingliang, once dubbed 'China’s most beautiful fugitive,' was banned from Douyin on April 27, 2025, for allegedly profiting from her criminal history.
• Douyin stated that her content violated platform policies prohibiting the monetization of criminal or prison experiences.
• Qing’s twice-daily live streams aimed to educate viewers on fraud prevention, often referencing her past crimes and prison experiences.
• Public reaction remains polarized, with some supporting her rehabilitation efforts and others criticizing her for capitalizing on her notoriety.
• The ban has sparked significant online discussion, with related hashtags garnering over 54 million views on Chinese social media.