That's a false statement. There is general understanding one will only be questioned if the misinformation has caused a significant financial or social impact.
Well, if what you wish to accomplish has to rely on misinformation then China is the wrong place for you. People will come after you, you may end up need CPC's protection
'pro-democracy' people are strongly associated with misinformation in China. That's why they have very few support and never accomplish anything all these years.
Oh good, so I'm free to speak my own opinion as long as I don't actually try to accomplish anything!