China Hardens Censorship Rules On TV News, Dramas
Perhaps no surprise to the existing restrictions in the Chinese media industry, some additional rules have been issued by authorities. Based on these new regulations, Chinese TV stations can no longer use footage from other sources than from Chinese official sources. This story from Canada’s CBC provides further details on these censorship rules.
“The move comes following the Communist Party’s crack down on newspapers and magazines in 2005. Last year, the government imposed a freeze on foreign investment in media ventures, from magazines to television stations.”
Chinese Media Company to Partner with LUXE TV
As a lot Chinese consumers are becoming richer, more luxury goods have been introduced to the market. Bringing such products to digital television is another new concept. As seen in this article from the DMN Forum, Chinese consumers will soon have access to luxuries through television.