July 11, 2012 – The country’s top broadcasting and Internet watchdogs are to tighten oversight of online video content, including Internet dramas and microblog movies, demanding online content providers step up self-discipline to filter harmful content.
According to a circular jointly issued by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and the State Internet Information Office on Monday, the providers were asked to closely examine their videos before making them available online for public viewing.
The circular also instructed relevant industry associations to step up self-discipline, provide training to staff at video content providers and examine their professional qualifications.
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