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Promotional Links in Startup Stories: Distinguishing Research from Advertising
Labels such as case study or research do not alone determine whether content is advertising. This original checklist examines purpose, commercial relationships, evidence and identification, while directing readers to the official Chinese legal text.
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Source timingThe public information webpage is verified as of 2026-10-17; please refer to the source for the original date.
Examine the actual purpose and presentation
The official Advertising Law addresses commercial advertising, truthfulness and identification. We do not transcribe its provisions; we suggest practical questions for startup publishers and service providers. Classification depends on promotional purpose, interests and the content as a whole.
A title alone cannot determine the nature of content
Case study, research and experience are page labels, not conclusive classifications. Conversely, mentioning a brand does not automatically make an article advertising. Check commissions, promotional arrangements, external promises and referral relationships, retaining the basis for the judgment.
For figures and effects, verify dates, scope and sources rather than generalizing individual claims. Identify advertising placements clearly and align link disclosures with descriptions. Do not claim unverified partnerships or official endorsement.
Check before publication
Review factual sources, asset uses, commercial relationships and labels separately. Read the complete legal provisions unchanged through the official link. Our checklist does not replace the relevant business review. Further reading: publication review.
Sources and editorial notes
Web page data verification: 2026-10-17. AI-assisted data compilation and writing, ChinaOPC independent organization for expression and analysis, off-site interviews or original text reprinting. This article is an original reading tip from ChinaOPC, not the official original text or interpretation by the competent authority. Official documents can be viewed as they are through the source link; validity, objects and processing windows are subject to the current information of the competent department. English translation of the Chinese edition, prepared with machine assistance and editorial checks. Source verification dates refer to the original Chinese research. English reading guide only. The official Chinese text and the competent authority's requirements govern; this is not an official interpretation.
Source titles and publisher names are retained in their original language. Refer to the linked originals for official documents and current requirements.
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