The percentage of time of broadcasting external broadcasting and television programmes and the total broadcast time of broadcasting and television programmes by broadcasting stations and television stations shall be determined by the department of broadcasting and television administration under the State Council. A maximum of 25% of broadcaster's airtime and for films and television dramas per day may be allocated to foreign-produces films and dramas. These may not be broadcast during prime viewing hours (7pm-10pm) [See getting the deal through]. Foreign TV channels are only allowed through satellite with landing on three star or above hotels and residents designated for foreigners. These are subject to approval by SARFT.


"Article 44. The screening of films shall comply with the ratio of the showing time of domestic films to imported films stipulated by the state.
The annual screening time of domestic films by a projection unit shall not be less than two-thirds of the total annual screening time of films.[...]" (Decree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China No. 342 (Regulations on the Administration of Films No. ) of 12.12.2001, as amended [google translation])
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"Article 40. The ratio of the broadcasting time of overseas radio and television programs by radio stations and television stations to the total broadcasting time of radio and television programs shall be determined by the radio and television administrative department of the State Council.
[...]"Order No. 228 of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (Regulations on the Administration of Radio and Television) of 11.08.1997, as amended [google translation]

Decree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China No. 342 (Regulations on the Administration of Films No. ) of 12.12.2001, as amended [google translation]
Order No. 228 of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (Regulations on the Administration of Radio and Television) of 11.08.1997, as amended [google translation]
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