China Requires Online Influencers to Hold Qualifications for Professional Topics

Written by on October 27, 2025

China required online influencers to obtain qualifications before discussing highly professional topics such as law and medicine, according to regulators.

The move was part of Beijing’s broader effort to strengthen control over areas it viewed as socially influential, including video games, live streaming, and celebrity culture.

The rules issued by two government agencies established a “code of conduct” for online influencers.

China livestreamers need qualifications for certain topics: Regulators

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