China‘s new regulation orders strict examination of online videos

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A new regulation released Friday by the China Netcasting Services Associations (CNSA) has ordered strict examination of online video programs, curbing videos related to terrorism, superstition, and homosexuality.

The regulation requires all online audio-visual service providers to establish a "check first" principle and carefully examine content before airing.

Video providers should allocate at least three professional censors for each drama, film or animation, and the censors must watch these programs from the very beginning to the end, according to the regulation, adding that the providers should adhere to the correct political and aesthetic standards, produce programs that center on the people and promote socialist values and Chinese culture.

The new regulation orders strict examination of online-videos. /VCG Photo‍

Video providers are banned from producing or playing online visual-audio programs containing content that violates the laws and religious policies, jeopardizes national interest, incites ethnic hatred or infringes privacy.

The regulation stipulates that scenes that damage the reputation of China as well as leaders and spread religious extremism must be cut or deleted, as must those highlighting violence and murder, narcotics, gambling, and superstitions.

The regulation requires all online audio-visual service providers to establish a "check first" principle. /VCG Photo

Pornography and vulgar content must also be deleted, according to the regulation, which refers to prostitution, rape and extramarital affairs. Videos demonstrating "abnormal" sex relations or acts, such as incest, homosexuality, and sexual abuse or violence, must also be removed.

The CNSA pointed out that providers, violating the regulations, will receive punishment.

(Source: Xinhua)