UK regulator revokes licence of China’s CGTN news channel Published on Share
British regulators on Thursday revoked the licence of Chinese news network CGTN after finding its state-backed ownership structure broke UK law, and warned of punishment ahead for airing an alleged forced confession.
The move by Ofcom, which takes immediate effect, means UK broadcast providers must stop offering the channel to British audiences or face an unlimited fine.
The regulator said CGTN’s licence holder, Star China Media Ltd, had failed to show it had editorial oversight over the network and that a proposed transfer to another media group would still keep it tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
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UK broadcast regulator revokes licence of China s CGTN
People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19 walk past the headquarters of CCTV, the home of Chinese state-run television network CCTV and its overseas arm CGTN, in Beijing on Feb 4, 2021. (Photo: AP/Mark Schiefelbein)
04 Feb 2021 08:05PM (Updated:
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LONDON: The United Kingdom s broadcast regulator Ofcom on Thursday (Feb 4) revoked the licence of Chinese news network CGTN after it concluded that the Chinese Communist Party had ultimate editorial responsibility for the channel.
UK Regulator Revokes Licence Of China s CGTN News Channel By Jitendra JOSHI
02/04/21 AT 2:07 PM
British regulators on Thursday revoked the licence of Chinese news network CGTN after finding its state-backed ownership structure broke UK law, and warned of punishment ahead for airing an alleged forced confession.
The move by Ofcom, which takes immediate effect, means UK broadcast providers must stop offering the channel to British audiences or face an unlimited fine.
The regulator said CGTN s licence holder, Star China Media Ltd, had failed to show it had editorial oversight over the network and that a proposed transfer to another media group would still keep it tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
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