China plans to curb reality TV, microblogs in push for Communist cultural control

BEIJING — China plans to limit reality TV shows and other lowbrow fare shown on satellite television stations as part of a drive to wrest back Communist Party control over cultural industries that are fueling more independent viewpoints.
The order from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television refers to shows that are vulgar or "overly entertaining." It singles out programs dealing with marital troubles and matchmaking, talent shows, game shows, variety shows, talk shows, and reality programming.
Read full article >> Karen Tumulty 26 Oct, 2011
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