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| Huang Yang Tian Tian Sues Bilibili, Case Heads to Court in January 2026 |
Chinese media lit up again on 9 December after confirming that young actress Huang Yang Tian Tian has officially filed a lawsuit against Shanghai Kuanyu Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the company behind streaming giant Bilibili. The case, which has been brewing since mid-2025, is now set to go before the Shanghai Yangpu District Court on 19 January 2026.
According to the court’s published information, Huangyang’s legal complaint centres on alleged platform negligence in handling hostile posts, misleading claims, and defamatory content targeting her throughout 2025.
The online storm first erupted during the notorious “sky-high earrings” controversy in May, when rumours spread wildly about her wearing expensive accessories.
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Huangyang Tian Tian’s team argues that Bilibili failed to step in quickly or firmly enough, allowing harmful narratives to snowball. The actress reportedly suffered serious mental strain as the wave of aggressive comments continued for months, affecting both her well-being and the broader fan community.
What made the situation even more chaotic was the official investigation in July 2025, which revealed that the earrings at the centre of the drama were simple glass pieces worth around 300 yuan—a far cry from the luxury item imagined by online speculation.
In the same government findings, it was confirmed that Huang’s father, Yang Wei, had engaged in improper business activities, earning about 30,000 yuan which was later confiscated.
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He was also found to have withheld personal administrative information, but no signs of corruption or misuse of power were identified.
Even with these clarifications made public, part of the online community remained unconvinced, fuelling ongoing debates and sparking yet another surge of intense commentary directed at the actress and her supporters.
Huangyang Tian Tian’s lawsuit demands that Bilibili disclose relevant user information so the true perpetrators of the hostile activity can be held accountable.
Bilibili has acknowledged receiving the court documents and has stated it will cooperate fully with legal procedures, while emphasising its commitment to platform management.
With the hearing scheduled for January 2026, this case is expected to draw huge public attention. It touches on several major discussions in today’s digital era:
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how far online expression should be allowed to go,
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what responsibilities platforms carry in preventing harassment, and
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how public figures can seek legal protection when digital storms spiral out of control.
The coming months are likely to see heightened debate as audiences, legal analysts, and industry watchers await what could become a landmark case for online governance in China’s entertainment landscape.