Why was Xiaohongshu blocked in Taiwan?

Due to rising fraud cases and the parent company's failure to respond to regulatory requests.

Has fraud decreased after the block?

Yes, fraud cases dropped by 80% and amounts by 55%.

Has Xiaohongshu responded?

No official response has been received from the parent company.

How long will the block last?

Initially one year, but may be extended if no cooperation occurs.

Can Taiwan's laws apply to foreign companies?

Not directly; they must appoint a legal representative in Taiwan.

Blocking Xiaohongshu Reduced Fraud Cases by 80%! Liu Shih-fang Reveals Parent Company Ignores Interior Ministry: Possible Extension of Block for Another Year

Published Aug 19, 2026 11:38 AM ・ Updated Aug 19, 2026 12:28 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Taiwan's Interior Ministry implemented a one-year internet access restriction on the Chinese social app Xiaohongshu in December 2025 due to fraud risks. Minister Liu Shih-fang announced fraud cases dropped by 80%, and warned that the block may be extended another year if the parent company continues to ignore communications.

The Ministry of the Interior stated that the Chinese social media app 'Xiaohongshu' poses fraud risks and announced internet domain resolution suspension and access restrictions in December 2025, initially for a one-year period. Minister Liu Shih-fang said today (19th) on the program 'POP Collision News,' during an interview with host Huang Wei-han, that fraud cases related to Xiaohongshu have decreased by 80% and fraud amounts by 55% since the block was implemented. Liu criticized Xiaohongshu's parent company for 'not even bothering to respond' to the ministry's repeated requests regarding fraud incidents in Taiwan.

Liu explained that Xiaohongshu's parent company is based in Shanghai, placing it outside the direct jurisdiction of Taiwan's 'Anti-Fraud Crime Prevention Act.' Despite multiple requests from the ministry for the company to appoint a legal representative in Taiwan to address fraud issues, Xiaohongshu has not responded.

The ministry later used administrative procedures to send registered letters twice via the SEF (Straits Exchange Foundation) to the Shanghai headquarters, after which the blocking measures took effect. Since the implementation, fraud cases linked to Xiaohongshu have dropped by 80%, and the total fraud amount has decreased by 55%.

As the one-year blocking period nears its end, the ministry plans to follow the same procedure and send another letter to the parent company. When host Huang asked, 'If it still doesn't respond, will the block be extended for another year?' Liu replied, 'That would be the only option.' She emphasized that Taiwan's legal basis is solid, and other platforms like LINE have complied by sending representatives to explain.

Liu also urged Xiaohongshu: if it is willing to provide written explanations or send representatives to Taiwan, the ministry welcomes dialogue. 'We are handling this with full procedural justice,' she stated.

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Blocking Xiaohongshu Reduced Fraud Cases by 80%! Liu Shih-fang Reveals Parent Company Ignores Interior Ministry: Possible Extension of Block for Another Year

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