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China to Limit “Superfluous” TV Talent Shows

Xinhua reports that China’s media watchdog is making moves to limit the amount of airtime taken up by televised singing competitions: China’s TV regulator on Wednesday announced that it is going to cap the number of...

China Bans ‘Vulgar’ Talent Show – Various

From BBC News: A Chinese TV talent programme has been banned by the state’s broadcasting watchdog for being “vulgar”. The First Heartthrob (Á¨¨‰∏Äʨ°ÂøÉÂä® ), a Pop Idol-style competition, was accused of catering to “the low-grade interests of a minority” and cancelled with immediate effect. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (Sarft) added that […]

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