Chinas Securities Regulator Intensifies Fight Against Fake News in Stock Market

China’s securities watchdog is intensifying its efforts to combat fake news in the stock market, collaborating with law enforcement and cyberspace regulators to target those spreading false information, as reported by official media. The Securities Times announced that regulators will adopt a “hit early, hit hard, and hit at the heart” approach to address the issue. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a tool for generating and disseminating misleading information to deceive investors or manipulate stocks, enticing them with the promise of quick riches, according to the Shanghai Securities News. The rise of Chinese AI company DeepSeek has led retail investors and fund managers to utilize AI for company evaluation and investment, albeit with increased vulnerability to AI-generated fake news. The Securities Times revealed that the China Securities Regulatory Commission will take a more proactive stance in dispelling stock market rumors through clarifications and will enhance investor education and guidance to improve their ability to identify fake information. These reports from the Securities Times and the Shanghai Securities News coincide with the March 15 annual World Consumer Rights Day, a significant television and social media event in China dedicated to promoting consumer protection.