Seres Wins Lawsuit Against Online Influencer for Defamation; Defendant Restricted from High-End Consumption Due to Non-Payment

[Corporate Rights Protection] Seres Automobile has won a defamation lawsuit against an online influencer. The defendant, Mr. Yang, has been restricted from high-end consumption for refusing to comply with the court's ruling.

⚡ Key Development: Blogger 'Old Zhu Really Loves Cars' Ordered to Issue Public Apology and Pay Compensation

The court ruled that Mr. Yang damaged Seres’ reputation through inappropriate statements published on Toutiao. He is required to pin a written apology on his account homepage for no less than 90 days and pay RMB 30,000 in economic damages plus RMB 3,000 in notarization fees, totaling RMB 34,129.

🔍 Strategic Insight: Automakers Intensify Efforts to Protect Reputation Amid Online Discourse

As Mr. Yang failed to fulfill his obligations within the stipulated period, Seres filed for compulsory enforcement on September 28, 2025, and further requested high-consumption restrictions on December 31. The court has now barred him from activities such as flying, taking high-speed trains, and staying at luxury hotels.

💡 Industry Impact: Clear Warning to Online Content Creators on Speech Boundaries

This case underscores automakers’ zero-tolerance stance toward false online statements and draws a clear compliance boundary for industry-related influencers.