Category Archives: Media regulation

Wang Xiaofeng: Why is SARFT so uptight?

A translation of a Wang Xiaofeng blog post about SARFT and their ban on actress Tang Wei.

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The travails of Tudou and Tang Wei

More information about recent Tudou shut down orders, and the banning of actress Tang Wei.

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Has SARFT gone insane?

Banned. Maybe. SARFT‘s recent banning of Lust, Caution actress Tang Wei has caused a fuss in the entertainment industry in China and Hong Kong, and prompted Lust, Caution director Ang Lee to write a letter of protest about the blacklisting. … Continue reading →

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Real name system for Beijing Internet cafés

A report saying that Beijing’s Net cafés will all have real name registration systems by the end of the year.

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Tang Wei too hot for TV

Tang Wei (汤唯) possibly banned from TV by prudish regulators.

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Tudou: online video problems

A rumor about Tudou.com being shut down by SARFT.

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China’s TV regulator frowns on crime reenactments

SARFT reiterates its disapproval of crime reenactment shows. The Oriental Morning Post laments the blandness of current TV offerings.

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Further restrictions on foreign cartoons, and horror movies

New rules restricting horror movies and further restricting TV broadcast of foreign cartoons.

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Meticulous revolt

A review of the Shanghai maglev protests in The Washington Post

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Lost in Beijing finally gets killed

SARFT (广电总局) brings down the hammer on Lost in Beijing (苹果), one year after its offense.

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