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South China Morning PostPublished at May 16, 2026 at 09:00 AM2:54
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Chinese buy photos to create ‘wealthy’ online personas

21 days agoLong-tail
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Published time
May 16, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Duration
2:54
Video type
News & Politics
Channel region
Hong Kong SAR China
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26.6K
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739
Comments
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Estimated Total Revenue
$17.56 - $102.43
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$0.66 - $3.85
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Video Description
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more about this: https://sc.mp/9430e7 An online industry has emerged in China that helps people create “wealthy” personal profiles on social media platforms. For as little as one yuan (US$0.15), customers can buy staged photos and videos that depict a life of luxury – from first-class travel and gourmet meals, to playing golf or skiing. While some customers say projecting this type of online persona can help boost their business profile and increase their chances of romance, lawyers warn of the legal risks involved. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge Facebook: https://facebook.com/scmp Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/scmpnews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post/
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