The Chinese government announced it would limit certain reality television programs and other “light entertainment” on its satellite channels in a move by the Communist Party to control Western influence from increasing anti-government sentiments in the country. According to a statement fromt the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, or SARFT, shows that are vulgar, or “overly entertaining” will be taken off air. Those most likely to get the knife are singles programs or shows that discuss marital problems and matchmaking, talent programs shows, game shows, variety programs, talk shows and reality programming. They will be phased out at the beginning of next year and SARFT says in their place will be cultural programming and news shows. Source: Bikya Masr, Image: https://www.flickr.com
