Recent events
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2022
Sangfor employee-monitoring system raises privacy concerns
The article reported claims that Sangfor's behavior-awareness system can monitor employees' internet activity and identify employees considered likely to leave. Lawyers said monitoring without informing employees and obtaining their consent could constitute unlawful processing of personal information or infringe privacy. The article also reported that the product description had become unavailable on Sangfor's website.
2021
Zhihu receives two ISO certifications
Zhihu received ISO/IEC 27001:2013 information security management and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 privacy information management certifications from DNV.
2021
Douyin sues Zhihu over hot-list content
Douyin sued Zhihu in Beijing Internet Court, alleging that a Zhihu hot-list topic and answers contained false information that defamed Douyin, and seeking deletion of the content, an apology, and compensation.
2021
Zhihu reports second-quarter 2021 financial results
Zhihu announced unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, reporting total revenue of RMB638.4 million and a net loss of RMB321.1 million.
2021
Zhihu files for U.S. IPO
Zhihu filed its initial public offering application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and planned to list on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker ZH.
2021
Black Cat Complaints and partners launch consumer-rights lead collection
Black Cat Complaints, Beijing News Shell Finance, and Zhihu launched a collection of leads for consumer-rights issues ahead of the March 15 consumer-rights event.
2021
Zhihu refreshes its visual identity
Zhihu refreshed its brand visuals, changing its icon from “知” to “知乎” and adopting a deeper, brighter brand color.
2020
Zhihu reportedly starts IPO process
The article reported that Zhihu had started the IPO process and was considering a U.S. or Hong Kong listing venue.
2020
Zhihu reportedly prepares IPO application for a possible US or Hong Kong listing
A report citing an exclusive source said Zhihu was preparing an IPO report and listing application, and that its listing venue might be the United States or Hong Kong, with the venue still unconfirmed. This is a reported preparation, not a completed listing.
2020
Zhihu responds to rectification notice
After being named by the Cyberspace Administration of China for rectification, Zhihu said it had zero tolerance for illegal and non-compliant information and would continue to strictly combat such information and non-compliant users.
2020
Court upholds ruling against Zhihu platform operator
The Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court dismissed Zhihu's appeal and upheld the original judgment, finding that the platform had failed to take necessary measures in time over infringing content and was jointly liable with the publishers for the resulting expanded harm.
2020
Zhihu launches a campaign targeting malicious marketing accounts
Zhihu announced a two-month campaign to review and handle content and accounts it identified as violating rules, including content that fabricates rumors or misleads the public. It said violating content would be deleted and accounts would be strictly handled.
2020
Zhihu wins “Annual Video New Force” award
Zhihu received the “Annual Video New Force” award in the 21st China Video List, recognizing its video initiatives and content influence.
2019
Zhihu launches live-streaming feature
Zhihu launched its live-streaming feature, with hosts selected by invitation during the trial period.