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China Sets Rules for Broadcasting DVs

China has stipulated a set of rules on broadcasting DV (digital video) productions via TV stations, cinemas, film festivals or exhibitions, and the Internet, in a bid to step up regulation of their content, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

According to Xinhua.net, the administration therefore demanded all DV productions be approved before being broadcast on TV stations, in cinemas, and on the Internet. "Those violating relevant regulations or having improper themes are forbidden to be broadcast and spread," the administration said.

"Those concerning religion, nationality, and sensitive subjects must seek advice and get approval from the local government departments concerned before being broadcast, it said.

"Those organizations or individuals who bring their DV productions overseas for exhibition without getting permit and cause a bad impact, are not allowed to take up production and business activities of other radio, TV programs and films for three years," the circular said. "And all the nation's TV stations, Internet websites and cinemas are not allowed to broadcast their DV productions for three years."

It also required that Internet websites must obtain a license for releasing audiovisual programs before broadcasting DV productions. Local radio, TV and film departments need to get approval from the corresponding departments at the provincial level or above if they want to organize a regional or national competition or exhibition of DV productions, according to the circular.