What Happened: It’s the final curtain for China’s “Little Fresh Meat.” On September 2, Chinese authorities announced a ban on “sissy men and other abnormal esthetics” on TV, encouraging broadcasters to “promote excellent Chinese traditional culture” instead.
In the latest crackdown on entertainment, video platforms are barred from airing idol development programs (think Youth With You and Produce Camp) as well as reality shows featuring celebrity children.
On top of this, minors are prohibited from participating in idol groups, while artists who have violated the law and “lost morality” cannot return to work — sealing the fate of China’s canceled celebrities. According to regulators, these new rules are designed to address problems like wealth flaunting and celebrity worship and cultivate respect for morality.
September 2, 2021 – Julienna Law
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