China bans reality talent shows to curb behaviours of ‘idol’ fandoms
by Vincent Ni China affairs correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5P2S4)
Broadcasters ordered not to promote sissy' men in attempt to reshape country's entertainment industry
China has banned reality talent shows and ordered broadcasters not to promote sissy" men, in the latest attempt to reshape the culture of the country's huge entertainment industry that authorities believe is leading young Chinese people astray.
Broadcast and TV institutions must not screen idol development programmes or variety shows and reality shows that feature the children of celebrities," China's broadcast regulator, the National Radio and Television Administration said, in new regulations announced on Thursday.
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