China fines 4 internet celebrities US$1.9m over tax evasion involving e-commerce sales

Chinese authorities have fined four internet celebrities 13.3 million yuan (US$1.9 million) for tax evasion after they racked up millions of followers but paid nearly zero tax, Xinhua said on Friday. The penalties, including fines and late-payment fees, were paid in addition to the outstanding taxes, the state news agency reported. “The streamers involved have high popularity and large sales volume in their live broadcast spaces and often receive donations from fans, but the tax declarations and