China Has Moved to Regulate Expertise Online—and the West Should Pay Attention

Unlabelled: In late 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China released new requirements around the provision of online professional advice by users without relevant credentials, as part of broader efforts to curb misinformation. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent and long-time PC and consumer technology analyst Tim Bajarin reports his opinion on the potential implications of this initiative for the United States.