China Launches Crackdown on Micro-Dramas for Obscenity and Violence

Summary

China has launched a crackdown on micro-dramas for obscenity, violence, and materialism, tightening control to promote healthy social values in digital content.

Key Points
  • The Chinese government has initiated a campaign against obscenity, violence, and materialism in micro-dramas.
  • China's National Radio and Television Administration directed provincial authorities to remove inappropriate content in short digital series.
  • The crackdown targets soft pornography, violent scenes, distorted portrayals of relationships, and excessive displays of wealth.
  • Platforms like WeChat and Douyin have previously taken measures to remove problematic micro-drama content.
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