Blogger Sentenced to Prison for Fabricating Xiaomi SU7 Crash Test Review

[Legal Case] A self-media blogger, Gao, was convicted of the crime of damaging product reputation for fabricating a crash test video of the Xiaomi SU7.

Key Development: First Criminal Conviction Under New Online Review Regulations

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  In August 2024, Gao posted a video titled "Xiaomi SU7 Crash Test," which garnered over 3 million views, falsely claiming the vehicle experienced complete power failure and emergency call system failure after collision.

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  Investigations revealed multiple signs of fabrication in the video, including clear inconsistencies such as contradictory states of the auxiliary battery before and after the alleged test.

Key Details: 1 Year and 8 Months Imprisonment + RMB 100,000 Fine

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  On July 17, 2026, the Haidian District People's Court in Beijing sentenced Gao to one year and eight months in prison and imposed a fine of RMB 100,000.

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  This case marks the first landmark ruling following the release of the "Regulations on Online Review Activities" by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation in June 2026.

Industry Impact: Automakers Assert Legal Rights and Redefine Review Boundaries

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  Xiaomi’s legal department emphasized its commitment to continuously safeguarding its rights through legal means and called for resistance against malicious defamation.

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  The verdict establishes a legal boundary for online automotive reviews, warning content creators that fabricating facts under the pretext of "gaining followers" is unacceptable.