Vivienne Chow Viya, China’s queen of live streaming, has been fined RMB1.34 billion ($210 million) and had her social media account suspended as punishment for tax evasion.
The penalties make her the latest celebrity target in 15-month crackdown on the country’s entertainment and cultural industries.Tax authorities said on Monday that the 36-year-old Viya (real name: Huang Wei), has underpaid her tax despite repeated reminders, “severely threatening national security of tax income,” and earning her a heavy penalty.
However, she would not face legal charges if she pays up her fines on time, the authorities added.State media The People’s Daily commented that the law will not be lenient in regulating the development of the new economy.
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