China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
China is implementing a crackdown on violent and misogynistic content in micro dramas, which are popular serialized clips made for mobile viewing. The National Radio and Television Administration has mandated inspections of micro drama productions to ensure compliance with new content regulations. This campaign aims to create a healthier media environment by targeting issues such as soft pornography and distorted views on relationships.
- ▪Chinese authorities are targeting materialistic, violent, and sexualized content in micro dramas.
- ▪The National Radio and Television Administration has launched a two-month campaign to inspect micro drama filmmakers.
- ▪The campaign aims to foster a 'clean and healthy' industry by addressing issues like soft pornography and excessive displays of wealth.
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China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas50 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterVCG via Getty ImagesMicro dramas come in the form of serialised, made-for-mobile clipsChinese authorities have ordered a crackdown on materialistic, violent and sexualised content in locally made micro dramas.Provincial authorities are required to inspect the work of micro drama filmmakers as part of a two-month campaign to foster a "clean and healthy" industry, said China's National Radio and Television Administration.The campaign targets eight types of content, including soft pornography, "distorted views on marriage and relationships" and "ostentatious displays of wealth".Micro dramas, which are serialised, made-for-mobile clips, have exploded in…
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