State Administration of Radio and Television: From May 1st, broadcasting of foreign cartoons prohibited from 17:00-21:00 - Internet News - DemoSeo.com

The website of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) released a notice titled "Notice on Strengthening the Management of TV Animation Broadcasts" on the 19th. The notice states that starting from May 1, 2008, the broadcasting time for foreign animated series, information programs about foreign animated series, and program segments showcasing foreign animated series will be extended from the original 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM across all channels of television stations nationwide. Additionally, all animation channels must broadcast domestically produced animated series or domestic animation programs between 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM every day. Below is the full text of the notice.