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Based on the perspective of information asymmetry, in this paper, we construct a four-agent evolutionary game model involving the central government, local governments, enterprises and netizens. It analyzes the balance of strategies used by different actors in public opinion crises and examines how these strategies drive public panic from three perspectives: content, users and emotions. Finally, the findings are verified through simulation calculations. Our research reveals that when panic sentiment is in the medium range, the central government\u2019s strengthened supervision coexists with enterprises\u2019 deceptive marketing, and the impact of the event is magnified. When panic breaks through the threshold, local governments shift from full disclosure to partial disclosure, while consumers maintain their purchasing confidence and are less likely to be swayed by rumors. 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