According to People’s Daily Online, the State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT) has decided to limit the total number of pop music singing competition programmes. SARFT will take measures to control the total amount of time allocated to the making and broadcasting of reality singing shows. It will also require satellite TV stations to televise the existing shows at different broadcast times. According to Xinhua, the decision was made to prevent such programmes … [Read more...] about China says no to singing talent shows on TV
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China’s SARFT issues more television guidelines
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) in China has issued six new guidelines on the production of TV serials, further tightening its control of the country’s content output. These guidelines ban the adaptation of online games and foreign TV formats, demand that family conflicts in programmes and jokes in period dramas be reduced, and expect revolution-themed shows to draw a clear line between heroes and villains. Last month, the SARFT introduced a ruling that … [Read more...] about China’s SARFT issues more television guidelines
China tightens online video censorship rules
Beijing – The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and the State Internet Information Office in China recently issued a new ruling that requires internet video providers to examine all content before publishing them online. Video content providers will be held responsible for the videos posted on their websites, according to the circular. Relevant industry associations have also been instructed to step up self-disciplinary efforts regarding video content. According to … [Read more...] about China tightens online video censorship rules
