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[quote=JOHNNY512,271289]According to a circular issued by China's TV watchdog the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT), China will impose its ban on foreign cartoons during prime time by an hour claiming its latest initiative to "spur the domestic cartoon industry".

The ban reads: 
<<No foreign cartoons or programs introducing foreign cartoons can be shown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the "golden hours", on all domestic cartoon channels and children channels starting May 1st. Only domestic cartoons approved by SARFT can be aired during the "golden hours".>>

In 1981, the first foreign cartoon was introduced to China. The cartoon was Japan's "Astro Boy" series. From then on, a large quantity of foreign cartoons have flooded into China. In the recent years, China's cartoon programs have almost been monopolized by Japanese cartoons.

In January last year, the TV watchdog also requested that the country's satellite TV broadcasters only screen "ethically inspiring TV series" during prime time, reflecting the reality of China in a positive way, said the cirular.

The TV watchdog claimed: the ban will "enhance the SARFT's management over cartoon programs and will create a favorable environment for the domestic cartoon industry,"according to the circular.

What do you think of this ban?  Is this ban a kind of cultural protectionism?  Some kids will possibly have to miss some cartoon programs.[/quote]

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