The Ministry of Public Security ordered for measures to be strengthened nationwide in a bid to end violations, prevent and control further offenses, and better regulate these sectors.
Efforts will focus on investigating and punishing criminal organisations that use software to buy vast quantities of tickets.
The department is seeking to coordinate with other organisations such as China’s cyberspace regulator and culture, tourism, sports, and cultural heritage agencies to achieve effective ticketing governance.
“Efforts should be made to thoroughly collect and examine information and tip-offs on scalping activities from various channels and to bust the developers of relevant cheating software,” read a statement from the Chinese government.
“Business insiders who get involved in scalping, including those who work for the sponsors, ticketing platforms, and travel agencies, will also be strictly punished.”
Beijing police have already detained nearly 180 people on criminal and administrative charges for reselling tickets for scenic spots at high mark-ups.
The National Museum of China has also collaborated with authorities in the capital to combat scalping as it states nearly 1.6 million people vie for 26,000 tickets on a daily basis.
Key measures to end scalping include enhancing identity verification to prevent fraudulent bookings and blocking virtual phone numbers and high-frequency IP addresses.
This has already been seen at Shanghai Disney Resort which is now forcing all visitors to display government-issued ID when they book tickets and enter the theme park.