Influencers often talk about topics beyond their expertise. From opining on geopolitics to doling out medical and financial advice to whatnot. In India, it's common to come across influencers offering "natural, organic remedies" for various diseases and conditions—often without any medical expertise. But that's not possible in China any more. The Chinese government has brought a law that bars influencers from commenting on "professional and serious topics" without proper credentials and expertise.

China is likely the first major country to bring such a law, which will stop fakefluencers from appearing as experts, and curb misinformation.

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the "Regulations on the Accountability of Internet Content Creators for Professional Topics", mandat

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