July 9, 2008
China Halts Illegal Olympic Videos On More Than 20 Websites
File under somewhat extreme with more to come. The National Copyright Administration of China says it sent orders to more than 20 video websites to stop their illegal broadcasting of the unauthorized Olympic torch relay videos. China Tech News reports.
"In a press conference, Xu Chao, vice director of the Copyright Division of NCAC, said that China will impose strict punishments on Internet and mobile platforms that broadcast events and activities related to the Olympic Games without authorization.
If any website is found roadcasting Olympic events and activities without authorization, the website will receive a maximum fine of CNY100,000 ($14,500) in administrative penalties. If the circumstance is serious, it will be investigated for criminal liability.
... In addition, the departments in charge will establish a joint law-enforcement office during the Olympic Games to implement a 24-hour supervision over the broadcast activities of the media."
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