In a recent rumor-debunking article, state media notes the case of viral videos claiming that wheat was being harvested early for silage. It notes that these are videos from 2022, and that an internet user from Henan uploaded these videos with claims that farmers were earning 1500-2000 yuan per mu (1/15 hectare). Based on this, the internet user was administratively detained by police for “causing a negative social impact”.
State media frequently publishes articles about various online rumors an...