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Chinese Influencer Deletes Account After Pricing Controversy, False Australian Origin Claims
A Chinese influencer deleted her social media account after a pricing controversy revealed that beauty products she claimed were Australian were actually OEM products.
Chinese Influencer Deletes Account Amid Pricing Controversy
A Chinese online influencer with three million followers has deleted her social media account following a pricing controversy. The influencer, known for projecting a filial piety persona, reportedly sold two bottles of face cream for 69.9 yuan (US$10). This price was significantly lower than the stated original price of 3,999 yuan (US$580).
Australian Origin Claims Proved False
The influencer had boasted that the cosmetic product was imported from Australia. However, an investigative report by Lanjing News found that the product was actually produced by an OEM factory. This revelation led to questions regarding the legitimacy of the pricing and the true origin of the product, culminating in the influencer's account deletion.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-23)*
