Chinese blogger jailed for fabricating Xiaomi EV video claims, state media say

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BEIJING, July 17 (Reuters) - A ⁠Chinese blogger has been given 20 months in prison for fabricating ⁠negative claims about the safety of Xiaomi's SU7 electric sedan, ‌state media reported on Friday.

Since last year, authorities have stepped up efforts to curb false advertising, online misinformation and other irregular practices in the fiercely competitive auto industry ​amid concerns that misleading claims could distort consumer ⁠perceptions and competition.