China's National Radio and Television Administration has launched a campaign targeting soft pornography, violence, and materialism in locally produced viral micro dramas.
China's NRTA targets 'vulgar' content in micro dramas
Jun 05, 2026
02:04 pm
What's the storyChina's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) has ordered provincial authorities to clamp down on materialistic, violent, and sexualized content in locally produced micro dramas.
The move aims to curb "soft pornography," distorted views of marriage and relationships, and ostentatious displays of wealth.
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