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China campaign cuts entertainment TV by two-thirds

Seeded on Wed Jan 4, 2012 3:26 AM EST
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Satellite broadcasters in China have cut entertainment TV by two-thirds following a government campaign, state news agency Xinhua has reported.

An order by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) to curb ''excessive entertainment'' came into effect on 1 January.

The number of entertainment shows aired during prime time each week has dropped to 38 from 126, said the watchdog body.

The news came as the president warned of the influence of Western culture.

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Yeah, so what are they replacing the Enteratainment TV with?

    Reply#1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 4:03 AM EST
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