Yeah, it is a double edged sword I think - I like the alleged idea behind it but it can easily be used to silence unwanted ideas. But it’s not like free speech is a thing in China these days :( I suppose the same regulation in any European country would be a higher contrast (= more porblematic) with existing rights.
China passed a law that you have to be an actual expert in tha things you want to be an “influencer” in. lets just do that!
“Ohhh, you wanted to comment on the genocide of Uyghurs? Well, you’re not a scholar on the subject, so that’s illegal”
Source?
https://www.jaanojunction.com/news/china-brings-social-media-law-to-regulate-influencers-only-experts-can-give-expert-advice
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/10/265324/chinas-new-influencer-law-says-only-degree-holders-can-discuss-professional-topics/
https://www.netinfluencer.com/china-now-requires-degrees-for-influencers-discussing-professional-topics/
https://dailynews.lk/2025/10/29/breaking-news/885226/chinas-new-influencer-law-says-only-degree-holders-can-discuss-professional-topics/
Cant the chinese government revoke degrees? This seems like a very easily abused law.
Yeah, it is a double edged sword I think - I like the alleged idea behind it but it can easily be used to silence unwanted ideas. But it’s not like free speech is a thing in China these days :( I suppose the same regulation in any European country would be a higher contrast (= more porblematic) with existing rights.
😂
Imagine the credentials you’d need to be considered a expert in this administration.