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China’s Tightened Grip on Media and Trade: A New Era of Control

China’s Tightened Grip on Media and Trade: A New Era of Control

Simply Politics, from China

February 12, 202514m 5s

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Show Notes

Explore China's latest regulatory moves as it tightens control over the micro-drama industry and addresses geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea. Delve into the arrest of Hainan's former Party Secretary for bribery, highlighting China's anti-corruption efforts. Plus, understand the implications of China's call for the U.S. to stop politicizing trade issues, offering insights into the evolving dynamics of Sino-American relations.

Sources:
https://www.voachinese.com/a/china-tightens-censorship-on-micro-drama-20250211/7970858.html
https://news.cctv.com/2025/02/12/ARTIknx42rR96Fm8zQ9X2JH5250212.shtml
https://www.backchina.com/news/2025/02/11/957450.html
https://news.cctv.com/2025/02/10/ARTIDNtPGcNuJbnPSIOZi0ej250210.shtml

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:47) China tightens micro-short drama supervision: Strengthening political security red lines and strictly controlling public opinion and cultural output
(00:04:05) Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China has always opposed the use of the South China Sea issue to engage in political manipulation
(00:07:25) 与“政治骗子”交往 海南省前书记罗保铭被逮捕
(00:11:00) Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Urges the US to stop politicizing and instrumentalizing economic and trade issues