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Social audio app Clubhouse's many imitators continued undeterred, only to find themselves on the radar of China's internet regulator, which was concerned over their ability to sway public opinion and "mobilise society."
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By Zhang Erchi, Guan Cong, Cui Hao and Timmy Shen
BEIJING (CAIXIN GLOBAL) - The brief rise and fall of US audio drop-in app Clubhouse in China reflects the country's big potential, but also the unique challenges facing audio-app makers seeking to tap it.
Back in February, the original Clubhouse - which lets users chat on topics in real time using ad hoc online groups - became an overnight sensation in the world's largest internet market, and quickly spawned a generation of imitators.
