Karaoke Songs Censored
Dec 29, 2009
We heard last week here on BON News that more than 170 karaoke, or KTV, bars in Chongqing in southwestern China have installed a new supervision system, which flags up supposedly vulgar content.
Once customers choose what is deemed to be vulgar, the system notifies authorities.
The new system allows karaoke clubs to run video and subtitle advertisements, and has even been used to promote lotteries.
It's raised some concerns among Chinese internet users – both on charges of entrapment and of profiteering – though the Ministry of Culture has rejected accusations it will profit from the system. Let's join BON's Kevin Jia in the newsroom to get the latest on this controversy.
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