China Bans Foreign Investment In Publishing, News Organizations
China.com has a story that provides further details and analysis regarding the recently imposed retrictions on foreign media’s activities in China. To many media professionals, this is not a surprise because the government authorities don’t seem to have ever officially allowed foreign operations of Chinese news organizations anyway. The “new” policy, though, may imply stricter enforcement of the existing rules and regulations.
Murdoch Shelves News Corp. China TV Ambitions
China’s recent move to tighten media control has, to a certain extent, affected the level of confidence global media companies have in the market. Some more experienced media practitioners say that there’s nothing new about such policy changes, as the media market in China has always been regulated. But this article from Forbes.com seems to cast some doubt on international media firms’ future in China.
Media Regulation In China: Closed Open Closed Open For Business…
China’s recent notification of new regulations related to private financial sources in cultural industries is considered by some to have negative implications on foreign media operations and products in the country. According to the analysis in this article from Danwei.org, however, it is really a reiteration of the existing rules. For your reference, the article also lists the key points of the Chinese State Council’s resolutions.
China Tightens Foreign TV Channels
For any regulated market to open up, there is a constant battle between control and autonomy. Such is the case for the Chinese media market, as the government authorities still seem to be reluctant to grant further rights to foreign media operators at this time. Despite the official announcement last year to allow foreign ownership in media production, this article from CNN.com suggests that relevant authorities in China are exercising control over the pace of the opening process of the media market.
“Super Voice Girls” Challenges China’s TV Culture
If you ask people in China what they like on TV nowadays, nine out of ten would probably tell you “Chaoji Nusheng,” or “Super Voice Girls.” This Chinese
version of “American Idol” is gaining so much momentum over the past few months that it has aroused a considerable amount of controversy and debate among related autorities and intellectuals over whether the genre sets a positive impact on society and offers good guidance to the youngsters. This article from Sina.com has detailed descriptions of the heat of the show, together with the enthusiasm from the audience.