China's broadcasting watchdog has banned another four
sex-related radio programs after banning seven television shows
deemed pornographic on September 15, Cnr.cn reported on
Wednesday.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television named
Ningxia, Jiangxi and Shanxi province-level radio stations for
defying the authorities' warning and continuing to air programs
about "sex and drug." The programs are said to involve talk of sex
life and experience and the efficiency of certain sex drugs.
The administration also criticized those programs, saying they
are "extremely corrupt and should be seriously dealt with."
Moreover, the watchdog demanded that its subordinates in these
provinces undertake their responsibility and crack down more
harshly on wayward broadcasting units to prevent the vulgar
programs from spreading.
Provincial officials should immediately censor and halt all the
other improper programs, the administration said. Those responsible
for airing the shows will also be punished.
On September 13, the administration banned 13 radio shows deemed
pornographic. Prior to this event, it banned more than 10 TV
programs and radio talk shows in August and early September, with
those responsible for the shows being sacked.
(Shanghai Daily September 20, 2007)
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