(I am no fan of Xi or the CCP but in this case, he's not wrong.)
From:
https://tinyurl.com/mpbxu7hx (thegatewaypundit.com)
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China is the Latest Country to Ban OnlyFans; Xi Calls DYI Porn Platform a
"Corrupt, Western Disease"
by Robert Semonsen Jul. 28, 2025 9:45 am
China has officially banned the UK-based platform OnlyFans as of July
2025.
The ban targets the site's subscription-based model, which primarily
features adult content. Authorities have blocked all access, including
previous workarounds.
OnlyFans, founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, allows creators to
charge subscribers for exclusive material. The platform hosts sexually
explicit content alongside non-adult offerings like fitness and cooking
videos. It attracts over 300 million monthly visits globally.
Beijing's action aligns with efforts to regulate the digital space and
eliminate "immoral" influences.
Officials described OnlyFans as representing "Western moral decay" and a
threat to traditional values. This reflects China's zero-tolerance policy
toward pornography.
OnlyFans was never formally available in mainland China due to the Great
Firewall. Users previously accessed it via VPNs and third-party payment
systems. A brief period of direct access occurred in late 2024.
The 2025 ban enhances measures to detect and block VPNs targeting the
site. It restricts both creators and subscribers in China. This eliminates
remaining loopholes for engagement.
Pornography production and consumption are illegal in China, with
penalties including fines and short jail terms. Violators face up to CNY
15,000 in fines. The Onlyfans ban enforces these long-standing laws.
China's Great Firewall blocks thousands of foreign websites, including
Facebook, X, and Google. YouTube, Instagram, and Reddit are also
inaccessible without circumvention tools.
The Cyberspace Administration of China oversees all internet censorship.
Platforms must self-censor using AI and human teams. Domestic apps like
WeChat are monitored for inappropriate content.
Video games face strict regulations, with limits on minors' playtime to
three hours. Foreign titles require content approval and are often
delayed. Themes conflicting with official narratives are censored.
Imported films undergo heavy editing to remove political or social
references. Hollywood movies frequently have scenes cut for compliance.
This ensures alignment with China's policy of "positive energy" content
that fosters optimism, patriotism, and socialist values.
Crackdowns extend to portrayals of "sissy men" in media, banned since
2021. Discussions on feminism and LGBTQ+ topics are restricted.
The 2025 enforcement follows 2023-2024 campaigns to "clean up" the
internet. Thirteen major platforms were investigated for hosting explicit
material with intensified scrutiny on foreign influences.
China's policies seek to preserve social harmony and cultural cohesion,
with the OnlyFans ban being one component of its broader digital control
measures.
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