In a defamation case involving a network entity in Fujian, the court ruled that the defendant must cease the infringing act, issue an apology, and compensate the plaintiff for mental distress damages of 5 ten-thousand yuan.

Plaintiff Chen is the legal representative of a technology company in Xiamen and enjoys a certain level of prominence in the industry. In 2024 3, defendant Wang published numerous articles and videos targeting Plaintiff Chen on online platforms such as Douyin and WeChat Official Accounts. These posts contained extensive false and defamatory information, falsely accusing Plaintiff Chen of commercial fraud, tax evasion, and misappropriation of company funds. The content was widely shared and commented on online, causing severe damage to Plaintiff Chen's reputation, business credibility, and significant mental distress. Plaintiff Chen repeatedly requested that Defendant Wang cease the infringement, remove the content, and issue an apology, but all requests were refused. Plaintiff Chen therefore filed a lawsuit against Defendant Wang, seeking an order to stop the infringement, delete the infringing content, publicly apologize on online platforms, and compensate for mental distress damages totaling 5 yuan.

The court orders Defendant Wang to: 1) cease all infringing acts within three days of the judgment taking effect and delete all infringing content targeting Plaintiff Chen on online platforms including Douyin and WeChat Official Accounts; 2) publish a public apology statement for Plaintiff Chen on these platforms within ten days, subject to court approval, with a minimum duration of 30 days; 3) compensate Plaintiff Chen 5 yuan for mental distress damages within ten days; and 4) bear all litigation and notary fees.