Core Viewpoint - A new type of business environment issue has emerged, where self-media accounts, under the guise of "public opinion supervision," fabricate and exaggerate negative information about companies to extort money through so-called "business cooperation" [1][10]. Group 1: Incident Overview - A Shanghai coffee company was forced to pay a "hush fee" of 225,000 yuan due to fabricated negative reports claiming a high closure rate of its stores [1][3]. - The negative article claimed that the company's closure rate exceeded 80% over three years, which was later proven to be unfounded [1][12]. Group 2: Impact on the Company - The dissemination of false information severely damaged the company's commercial trust with partners, leading to the suspension of signed projects and difficulties in pursuing new collaborations [3][5]. - The company faced significant costs in attempting to refute the claims, including legal fees for sending cease-and-desist letters, which amounted to 2,000 yuan per letter [9][12]. Group 3: Extortion Tactics - The perpetrator, identified as Su, targeted medium-sized well-known companies that lacked robust legal and public relations teams, especially during critical business phases such as financing or expansion [9][10]. - Su utilized a network of accounts with over 100,000 followers to create a façade of credibility, while the actual operation was conducted by him alone [10][12]. Group 4: Law Enforcement Response - Following the company's report to the police, an investigation revealed that Su had a systematic approach to extortion, leading to his arrest for extortion [7][14]. - The Shanghai Cyber Administration has initiated actions to combat such "black mouth" incidents, aiming to increase the legal costs for offenders and protect businesses from such threats [14][15]. Group 5: Regulatory Measures - The Central Cyberspace Administration of China launched a special action to address the issue of online extortion targeting businesses, focusing on creating a comprehensive governance system [14][15]. - New measures, such as the "Enterprise Infringement Information Processing Service Package 2.0," have been introduced to assist companies in reporting and gathering evidence against such extortion attempts [15][18].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent actions taken by the National Internet Information Office to address online defamation against businesses, particularly focusing on the case involving the account "Chai Dui Dui" which has been accused of spreading false information about a company called Pang Dong Lai [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The National Internet Information Office has initiated a special campaign to clean up the online business environment by addressing illegal online activities that infringe on businesses [1]. - Local internet information offices are urged to actively handle cases of online infringement and to enforce stricter management of business-related content on major platforms [1]. Group 2: Case Background - The conflict between Pang Dong Lai's founder Yu Donglai and the influencer "Chai Dui Dui" escalated over allegations regarding the pricing and quality of jade sold by Pang Dong Lai [3]. - "Chai Dui Dui" claimed that Pang Dong Lai was making excessive profits from low-cost jade and criticized the quality of their products [3]. Group 3: Company Response - Pang Dong Lai has stated that if any false information regarding their products and prices is found, they will take responsibility and rectify the situation [4]. - The company plans to increase transparency by publicly disclosing operational, technical, and financial information to promote a healthier industry environment [4]. Group 4: Legal Proceedings - Pang Dong Lai has filed a lawsuit against "Chai Dui Dui" for commercial defamation and infringement of reputation rights, with the case officially registered in the Xuchang Intermediate People's Court [3][4]. - The local market supervision authority conducted inspections on Pang Dong Lai's jewelry company, confirming compliance with regulations and proper documentation for their jade products [5].