BBC World News barred from airing in China, says regulator

British tv channel BBC World News has been barred from airing in China, the National Radio andTelevision Administration stated on Friday, per week after Britain’s media regulator revoked Chinese state tv’s broadcast licence.
In a press release issued on the stroke of the Lunar New Year, the administration stated an investigation discovered BBC World News’ China-related experiences had “seriously violated” rules, together with that information ought to be “truthful and fair,” had harmed China’s nationwide pursuits and undermined nationwide unity. The channel subsequently doesn’t meet necessities for overseas channels broadcasting in China and its utility to air for an additional yr is not going to be accepted, it added.
English-language BBC World News will not be included in most TV channel packages in China however is obtainable in some lodges and residences. Two Reuters journalists in China stated the channel had gone clean on their screens.
The BBC didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
On Feb. 4, British media regulator Ofcom revoked China Global Television Network’s (CGTN) licence to broadcast within the United Kingdom after an investigation discovered the licence was wrongfully held by Star China Media Ltd.