On December 25, ByteDance's Corporate Discipline and Professional Ethics Committee issued Notice No. 4 of 2025 in mainland China, disclosing the handling of internal irregularities in the third quarter of 2025. According to the report, a total of 120 employees were dismissed for violating the company's red line. Of these, 28 employees were notified by real name. Of the 28 employees reported under their real names, 14 were handed over to the judicial authorities on suspicion of criminal offenses. The company simultaneously reported their information to the industry alliance and cancelled their options; 4 were also simultaneously allied or cancelled due to serious irregularities.

On December 25, ByteDance's Corporate Discipline and Professional Ethics Committee issued Notice No. 4 of 2025 in mainland China, disclosing the handling of internal irregularities in the third quarter of 2025. According to the report, a total of 120 employees were dismissed for violating the company's red line. Of these, 28 employees were notified by real name. Of the 28 employees reported under their real names, 14 were handed over to the judicial authorities on suspicion of criminal offenses. The company simultaneously reported their information to the industry alliance and cancelled their options; 4 were also simultaneously allied or cancelled due to serious irregularities.