Shanghai Daily(@shanghaidaily):Police in Qingdao say a viral claim that Qingdao University’s new emblem resembles Japan’s “Rising Sun” flag was fabricated using AI. A 35-year-old man surnamed Long allegedly created and posted the false content online. He has been given administrative detention and fined.

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2026.08.16 02:17

Police in Qingdao say a viral claim that Qingdao University’s new emblem resembles Japan’s “Rising Sun” flag was fabricated using AI. A 35-year-old man surnamed Long allegedly created and posted the false content online. He has been given administrative detention and fined.