Bye bye Bugs Bunny, So long Flinstones
In China, Bugs Bunny and the Flinstones are no longer televised. The Chinese media decided to ban all foreign cartoons to protect the Chinese cartoon market.
Cartoons such as the Flinstones or Bugs Bunny, will disappear on Chinese television. This to protect the countrys own cartoonists. Starting from the 1st of May, foreign cartoons will no longer be shown in primetime. Only co-production with Chinese producers with a special licence or Chinese cartoons will be televised.
In 2007, China made more than 101.900 minutes of cartoons, this is 23% more than they made in 2006. With this new rule, China wants to minimise competition with foreign cartoonists, especially with Japan.
The Chinese government has also encouraged to broadcast nothing but ethical inspiring series.
By Joke Frencken.
02-03-2008, 18:20 geschreven door 1jouds 
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