From AP：
The Beijing Olympics may not look much different from previous games on TV.
Behind the studio sets, however, world broadcasters have been squaring off for months with Chinese officials over censorship. Among the issues: what they’ll be allowed to get on video, where they can work and whether they can broadcast live. They’ve faced red tape, intimidation and restrictions on coverage, which might make it difficult to cover unexpected events away from the venues.
Broadcast officials recount months of delays applying for permits amid changing rules. They’ve been questioned about coverage plans by everyone from policemen to local bureaucrats. Several broadcasters spoke of ordeals just to rent office space, and one said a Chinese homeowner made an offer to locate a satellite dish on his property.
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