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小紅書落地成解方？內政部曝卡在這一關：要遵循中華民國法律
Is Xiaohongshu the solution? Ministry of the Interior reveals the hurdle: must comply with the laws of the Republic of China
The China Post | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Regulation
The Ministry of the Interior has imposed a one-year temporary ban on Xiaohongshu, citing its lack of cooperation with Taiwan's anti-fraud efforts. Deputy Minister Ma Shiyuan highlighted that the Taiwanese version of Xiaohongshu is the official one, with its server shared across both Taiwan and mainland China, resulting in all data being transmitted back to China. Ma emphasized that for Xiaohongshu to establish a local presence in Taiwan, it must first resolve cybersecurity concerns and undergo review by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, Ministry of Digital Affairs, and Ministry of Economic Affairs, but communication has been stalled due to the need to comply with Taiwanese law.
Ma explained that Taiwan's anti-fraud policies have reduced fraud cases compared to the previous year, but fraudulent groups have shifted their focus to Xiaohongshu, which remains the only direct social media link between the two sides of the Strait. Unlike the segmented app ecosystems where platforms like Weibo, Weixin, and Douyin dominate mainland China, and different versions like TikTok and WeChat are used in Taiwan, Xiaohongshu operates across both regions without segmentation, making it vulnerable to misuse by fraudsters.
Xiaohongshu’s platform, with low restrictions and commissions, has experienced significant user growth in Taiwan, expected to reach 5 million users by the end of next year. However, the app collects extensive personal data from users’ devices, including passwords, banking information, and app interactions, all transmitted to a large server in China. This raises concerns about digital manipulation, unauthorized purchases, and broader cybersecurity risks, particularly affecting teenagers who may inadvertently share sensitive images or data.
Additionally, Ma noted that other international companies operating in Taiwan maintain regular government communication and comply with local laws through legal representatives. In contrast, Xiaohongshu, being entirely mainland-funded, has not engaged in such cooperation, and establishing a legal presence would necessitate rigorous compliance with Taiwan’s laws, which has so far hindered any meaningful dialogue or resolution.