Chinese Official: Webcast Limit Benefits Public Interest

From Xinhua:

A decision to restrict the broadcasting of Internet videos is beneficial to public interest, a Chinese official said on Sunday.

The regulation on Internet video service, approved by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Ministry of Information Industry, took effect on Jan. 31.

Under the new regulation, websites that offer video programs must obtain government permits.

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